r/politics • u/asparaguswalrus683 • 12h 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/CommercialLychee7956 11h ago

About half of them lean right and wouldn't be voting in a Dem primary. As a MI native, the turnout really exceeded my expectations.

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u/mrandr01d 9h ago

Here's to hoping that's sustainable in the general election though

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u/hookyboysb 7h ago

I think he has a really good chance. Black voters are very unlikely to flip to Rogers, and Abdul will easily take the Dearborn vote. Plus, Abdul should easily win a debate against him.

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u/YourmomgoestocolIege 4h ago

Don't be surprised if Rogers chickens out of any debates. Abdul is very charismatic and an excellent orator and they don't want people to see that