Jocelyn Benson, Michigan's Secretary of State, won the Democratic gubernatorial primary on Tuesday, according to projections. She defeated Chris Swanson in the race for the party's nomination. Benson will now face either John James or Perry Johnson in the general election this fall, depending on the outcome of the Republican primary. In a separate key primary, Michigan Democrats Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens are competing for the party's Senate nomination. The primary results set the stage for a competitive battleground race in Michigan, a key state in the national political landscape. Benson's victory comes as she has overseen elections in the state, and her campaign focused on issues such as voting rights and government transparency. The Democratic Senate primary between El-Sayed and Stevens remains too early to call, with both candidates vying for the chance to advance to the general election. Michigan voters turned out to decide several high-profile races, with control of the governor's office and a Senate seat at stake. The winners of Tuesday's primaries will move forward to face their Republican opponents in November.