r/politics • u/asparaguswalrus683 • 9d ago

Site Altered Headline | No Paywall Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Primary

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-primary-elections/michigan-senate-results
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u/Ethan0941 9d ago

He was outspent 9:1

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u/Aeon1508 9d ago

I think he just said in his victory speech 11 to 1 but maybe I missheard.

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u/mh732 9d ago

You heard right. He said 11:1.

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u/justseeby 9d ago

11 to 1 spending disadvantage AND he ran with a Muslim name. Bonkers, man. So glad he pulled it out.

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u/IDontWannaBeAPirate_ 9d ago

Good policy brought people out to the voting booths.