Missouri, Michigan, Washington and Kansas primaries 2024: Cori Bush loses

Well, Monica, if Missouri voters do get to vote directly on a ballot measure protecting abortion access, that may dramatically change the landscape in the state. For example, another state with a primary today, Michigan, voted in 2022 to add the right to access abortion to the state constitution. Perhaps as a result, it's one of the only states we've seen this cycle where abortion access isn't a top priority for Democrats.

In a late July poll from Emerson/The Hill, Democrats listed their top issues as the "economy (jobs, inflation, taxes)" (30 percent), "threats to democracy" (20 percent) and "housing affordability" (15 percent). "Abortion access" was chosen by only 8 percent of Michigan Democrats.

Republicans in the state, however, look a lot like Republicans everywhere: Their top issues are the economy (52 percent chose this issue) and immigration (17 percent).

As Geoffrey mentioned earlier, some attacks against Marlinga in Michigan's 10th that Jacob was just discussing have focused on his record on abortion — but with Democrats in the state no longer focused on the issue, we'll have to see how well those will land.

—Mary Radcliffe, 538

In Kansas' 3rd District, which includes parts of Kansas City, Kansas, oncologist Prasanth Reddy only leads his opponent Karen Crnkovich 55 percent to 45 percent. Reddy outspent Crnkovich 6 to 1 and had endorsements from House Speaker Mike Johnson and the Congressional Leadership Fund, the main GOP House super PAC. Both would be underdogs against Rep. Sharice Davids, who's proven herself to be a fighter in this district even after Republicans redrew it to make her path to victory more complicated following the 2020 Census.

—Jacob Rubashkin, Inside Elections

Good evening! I'll be watching the Democratic primary in Michigan's 10th District tonight, where 2022 nominee Carl Marlinga is facing off against three other contenders for a chance to take on GOP Rep. John James. Marlinga lost to James by only 1,600 votes two years ago, but is a weak fundraiser and national party leaders have not invested in him. Marlinga is a familiar name in the district, serving as a judge and prosecutor over several decades, but has some real political baggage: He was acquitted of corruption charges two decades ago and has faced heat for some of his clients as a defense attorney.

But the rest of the Democratic field doesn't inspire much confidence either. Financial planner Diane Young, gun violence prevention advocate Emily Busch, and state board of education member Tiffany Tilley have not been able to gain traction in fundraising, while best-funded option, physician Anil Kumar, was bounced from the ballot over signature issues.

Right now we've got a little bit of the vote counted in the district (roughly 2 percent) but all of it is from Oakland County. Marlinga leads Young, 39 percent to 31 percent, without anything from his home base of Macomb.

—Jacob Rubashkin, Inside Elections

That's interesting, Mary. As I wrote earlier, I'll be tracking anti-abortion candidates, as we do with every liveblog. On the Republican side in Missouri, 13 anti-abortion candidates are seeking nominations in congressional races, and five anti-abortion Republicans are seeking the nomination in the open race for governor.

Voters in Missouri also may have a chance to vote on a ballot that would restore abortion rights in the state. But while that initiative might be popular, that doesn't mean voters won't also choose conservative representatives. There are numerous examples of red-state voters supporting surprisingly progressive initiatives.

—Monica Potts, 538