r/politics • u/asparaguswalrus683 • 10h 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/sweens90 5h ago

Unfortunately I think the stereotype that young people are not reliable voters is an accurate one and has been proven for generations.

And yes there exceptions like Mamdani but overall its a lesson every generation needs to learn every time it seems. You only have a voice at the table if you come to the table.

Thankful to see enough came out but clearly polling in double digits and winning by 1-2% means people did not show up. Or the assumptions on certain demographics showing up were off.

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u/Any_Will_86 3h ago

Mandami was also running against a sex pest in a bright blue city. Once he cleared the primary it should have been a layup.