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A look at the results of Michigan's general election

NPR | By Tamara Keith,

Mary Louise Kelly

Published August 5, 2026 at 3:22 PM CDT

After major wins in Michigan, progressive candidates are showing their staying power beyond blue states and safe seats.

Tamara Keith

Tamara Keith is a Senior Political Correspondent for NPR and co-hosts the NPR Politics Podcast.

Mary Louise Kelly

Mary Louise Kelly is a host of All Things Considered, NPR's flagship afternoon newsmagazine. She is also the host of NPR's national security podcast, Sources & Methods.