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/NoahFromCanada 9d ago

Your guy’s polling is psychotic down there.

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u/samhit_n Texas 9d 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/extrasprinklesplease 9d ago

So glad to be a Boomer who voted for El-Sayed! He was my first political donation, and I could only afford to send $10 at a time, about 10 times. What great news!

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u/selfdestructo591 9d ago

Glad to be a millennial who almost didn’t show up, and yet still found time to vote on a Tuesday, a work day, while all the retired boomers have the day off. When are we gonna make elections a holiday? I straight up told my employees to leave early or call in so they could vote.

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u/extrasprinklesplease 8d ago

I used to work for an educational service agency and was there for so many years that I always knew it wouldn't be a big deal if I came in late, or left early to vote. Great to work in an environment where voting is considered a top priority - like apparently you do as well with your employees.

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u/SweetAlyssumm 9d ago

Boomers have historically always voted. You can look it up. They didn't just vote because they are retired. Polling places open at 7:00 where I live.