Primary elections are being held Tuesday in five states, including Michigan, where Democrats are watching the expensive and contentious Senate primary contest between populist Abdul El-Sayed and moderate Rep. Haley Stevens. Stevens, who also talked with O'Keefe, accused El-Sayed of using the Senate race as a stepping stone to the presidency. A third high-profile candidate in the race, state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, dropped out earlier this month. Michigan House racesWith Stevens running for Senate, the race for her suburban Detroit district is wide open. Among her challengers is Trump-backed Republican state Sen. John Braun, who has disagreed with the president on tariffs and whether he lost the 2020 election.