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Shri Thanedar down, Will Lawrence wins in Michigan US House races
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Jordyn Hermani , BridgeDetroit
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The results are not yet available for the state's 13 congressional districts.
Polls have closed in Michigan's congressional primary. The results are not yet available for the state's 13 congressional districts. Some districts are being closely watched, including the 7th and 13th.
In the 7th District, Democrats are competing in a primary. In the 13th District, an incumbent Democrat is facing a challenge. More information on the primary can be found through the Michigan Secretary of State's office or other sources, such as BridgeDetroit.
The office reported a significant number of absentee ballots submitted before the polls closed.
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Category: government Published: August 5, 2026 Source: BridgeDetroit Reading time: 1 min
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