Of those states, Michigan represents not just partisan primaries, but an ideological fight for the direction of the Democratic Party. In 2018, Stevens ran for Congress, defeating Lena Epstein in the general election to flip a seat to the Democrats. A poll by Mitchell Research & Communications found that in a hypothetical race against Rogers and Stevens, Rogers leads by 3%. Other races to watchWhile the Michigan race is the most talked-about race this week, four other states are also holding primary elections. Bell, who is seen as the more moderate of the candidates, is facing off against Bush, a progressive, self-identified Democratic Socialist.