Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington conduct primary elections on August 4, 2026, with outcomes potentially influencing control of the U.S. Congress next year.
On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, five states—Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington—are holding primary elections. These races are significant as they could ultimately determine which party controls the U.S. Congress in the following year. Alongside candidate selections, redistricting efforts in these states are also expected to impact the election outcomes.
These primaries are closely watched as part of the broader electoral landscape shaping the 2026 midterm elections.
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