Voters in Michigan went to the polls for the 2024 US presidential primary, with former President Donald Trump leading the Republican race against Nikki Haley. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden faces minimal competition in the Democratic primary. The economy remains a top concern for Michigan voters, according to a recent poll.
In the Republican primary, Trump maintains a clear lead over Haley in Michigan, with Tuesday’s primary determining a portion of the state’s delegates. Biden, on the other hand, faces minimal competition from Minnesota Congressman Dean Phillips in the Democratic primary. Some activists are urging Michigan Democrats to vote “uncommitted” in protest of the Biden administration’s response to the conflict in Gaza.
Key issues for Michigan voters include the economy, immigration, threats to democracy, healthcare, housing affordability, education, crime, and abortion access. Michigan, a Rust Belt state, was narrowly won by Trump in 2016 and Biden in 2020. The US presidential primaries will continue through June, leading up to the Republican and Democratic National Conventions in July and August, respectively, before Election Day on November 5.
