The Brief Primary election results will start coming in after polls close at 8 p.m. See live results for Haley Stevens vs. Abdul El-Sayed below. Michigan's Senate seat is open because Gary Peters is retiring, and has become one of the most-watched races nationally this primary election cycle. Michigan’s primary election is today, Aug. 4. Michigan Senate raceBig picture view:This seat in the Senate for Michigan is open because Democrat Sen. Gary Peters is retiring. Haley Stevens vs. Abdul El-Sayed election resultsOf note:Mallory McMorrow dropped out of the race but still remained on the ballot.