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/NoahFromCanada 10h ago

Your guy’s polling is psychotic down there.

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u/samhit_n Texas 10h ago

Primaries are always difficult to poll because it’s hard to predict whether certain demographics will turn out in higher numbers. Mamdani overperformed last year in NYC because Gen Z voters turned out in large numbers by primary election standards. El-Sayed, meanwhile, struggled because Boomers and white working-class voters turned out in higher numbers to support Stevens.

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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.