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How does Michigan's Primary impact Super Tuesday?

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Posted at 9:41 AM, Feb 28, 2024
and last updated 2024-02-28 10:43:32-05

FOX 17 called in political and public relations strategist John Sellek and Scripps National Political Analyst, Stephanie Liebergen to talk about how candidates did during Michigan's Presidential Primary.

Democratic Primary at 89% Reporting

President Biden took 80% of the Democratic Primary vote, with Marianne Williamson earning 3% and Dean Phillips nearly tying her with 2.8% of the vote — though it's worth noting 14% of the vote was "uncommitted". Arab and Muslim Americans have been urging voters to use that option in protest of Biden's actions concerning Israel's war against Palestine.

'Uncommitted' voters send Biden a message in Michigan primary

RELATED: 'Uncommitted' voters send Biden a message in Michigan primary

For the Republicans, Trump ended up with 68% (739,405 votes) of the vote while Nikki Haley (287,723 votes) grabbed 26.5%. Despite dropping from the race, Ron Desantis got 1.3% (13,781 votes) of Michigander's support and 3% (32,472 votes) are uncommitted.

Republican Primary at 92% Reporting

Next up: Super Tuesday. Fifteen states and American Samoa will cast their votes for the Presidential Primary on March 5.