Results

• August 4 primary elections are underway, featuring a tight race between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens for the Democratic Senate nomination in Michigan. • In Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, former Rep. Elaine Luria won the Democratic primary, securing a rematch against Republican incumbent Rep. Jen Kiggans. • Luria previously served on the House Jan. 6 committee before losing her seat to Kiggans during the 2022 midterm elections.

• Kansas held its U.S. Senate primary elections on August 4, 2026, to determine the party nominees for the general election. • Real-time vote counts and county-level maps are being provided via the Associated Press to track the progress of the race. • These results are critical as they narrow the field of candidates vying for a seat in the United States Senate.

• Primary elections were held on August 4, 2026, across five U.S. states: Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington. • The Associated Press is providing live coverage, featuring real-time vote counts, county-level maps, and official race calls. • These elections are critical for determining which candidates will advance to the general election for various state and federal offices.

• Missouri voters overwhelmingly rejected Amendment 4, a proposal backed by the Republican-led legislature that would have restricted the process for passing citizen-led ballot initiatives. • The defeated measure would have required citizen-initiated constitutional amendments to win in each of Missouri's eight congressional districts instead of a simple statewide majority. • This outcome preserves the current, more accessible path for citizens to propose constitutional changes, marking a significant legislative defeat for Missouri Republicans.

• Missouri held its U.S. House primary elections on August 4, 2026, to determine candidates for the general election. • The Associated Press is providing real-time coverage, including live vote counts, county-level maps, and official race calls. • These results are critical as they narrow the field of candidates vying for congressional seats in the state.

• Global markets remained steady on Tuesday following a previous equity rally and a decline in oil prices, with Wall Street futures showing slight gains. • Investors are shifting focus toward the U.S. corporate earnings season, which is now more than halfway complete. • Market participants are specifically awaiting the first earnings report from Elon Musk's SpaceX to gauge the company's financial performance.

• Vote counting has begun for critical by-elections in three BJP-ruled states: Bihar (Bankipur), Madhya Pradesh (Datia), and Gujarat (Manjalpur). • The elections were triggered by a combination of political resignations, a legal conviction, and a death. • Early trends indicate that Prashant Kishor is surging ahead in his contest, while the Congress party is currently leading in Datia.