What to know about primaries in 5 states today: Michigan, Virginia and more

Core Impact Points

• Michigan Democrats are choosing between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens in the Senate primary, with the winner facing a tough general election.
• The Virginia Supreme Court struck down Democrats' voter-approved plan to redraw congressional districts, leading to a new map that may favor Republicans.
• In Kansas, Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's term limits will end, opening up the governor's race in a reliably GOP state.
• In Washington state, four Democrats and three Republicans are vying to take on Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in the 3rd District.
• Longtime Rep. Adam Smith is being challenged by former Seattle City Council member Kshama Sawant, a socialist, in the Seattle area.
• The outcome of these primaries will have significant implications for the US Senate and House of Representatives.