SAGINAW, MI (WNEM) -
Polls have closed across most of Michigan for the state's primary election, with voters making choices including a Republican to take on Democratic U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow.
About 20 percent of Michigan's 7.33 million registered voters were expected to cast ballots Tuesday.
Pete Hoekstra of Holland has an advantage in money and name recognition over Clark Durant of Grosse Pointe as they battle for the GOP U.S. Senate nomination. The race also includes former Kent County Judge Randy Hekman of Grand Rapids.
Voters also could change history by dropping one or both of the state's two black congressmen.
Four western Upper Peninsula counties on central daylight time close one hour later.
Here's a look at some of the key contests:
In Saginaw, it's a race for the county prosecutor. Incumbent Mike Thomas is facing a challenge from fellow Democrat attorney John McColgan.
Whoever wins the primary will take on Republican Matthew l. Frey in the November general election.
In Bay County, it's all about the sheriff's seat. Sheriff John Miller is facing retired deputy Robert "Bobby" Lee.
And in Genesee County, Sheriff Robert Pickell will face Argentine Township Police Chief Dan Allen and retired Flint Police Deputy Chief Tim Johnson.
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