Republican Michael Bouchard captured his party's nomination for Michigan's open 10th congressional district, according to the Associated Press.
The race was called as Bouchard captured more than 70.4 percent of the vote, according to unofficial vote totals.
Attorney Christina Bertrand Hines was leading the Democratic primary with 45 percent of the vote.
Here are the live election results:
Democrats
| Christina Bertrand Hines | 13,319 | 44.9% |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Chung | 10,136 | 34.1% |
| Tim Greimel | 6,227 | 21.0% |
Republicans
| Michael Bouchard | 14,022 | 71.2% |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Kirk | 3,746 | 19.0% |
| Steffan Demetropoulos | 737 | 3.7% |
Precincts reporting - 27 percent
The district, which includes southern Macomb County and part of Rochester Hills, is currently represented by John James, who chose not to seek re-election, opting to run for governor instead.
James has not endorsed anyone in the race, but Bouchard has earned the backing of President Donald Trump.
Bouchard listed his top priorities as adding manufacturing jobs in the district and backing the "Parents' Bill of Rights," which he says will give moms and dads a say in what their kids are being taught in schools.
He has also cited strengthening U.S. national security. He is a veteran.
On the Democratic side, all three candidates have cited affordability as a top concern, specifically attacking President Trump's tariffs, which they believe harm the district's manufacturing sector.
The candidates, however, did not outright oppose tariffs.
The candidates also pointed to rising costs in health care, which they all have pledged to expand and make more affordable.
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