Biden wins Michigan Democratic primary but uncommitted protest ballots reach double digits

The race was expected to go Biden's way, though it also presented a potential gauge of the incumbent's intra-party support as he struggles to placate his progressive base.

By Ben Whedon

Published: February 27, 2024 9:03pm

Updated: February 27, 2024 11:26pm

President Joe Biden is projected to win the Michigan Democratic primary contest, handily defeating challenger Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn.

The Associated Press called the race for Biden, who boasted 78.5% of the vote as of press time. Phillips trailed with 2.7%, while 16.2% cast their votes for "uncommitted." Hollywood guru Marianne Williamson earned 2.6%

The race was expected to go Biden's way, though it also presented a potential gauge of the incumbent's intra-party support as he struggles to placate his progressive base.

Michigan, in particular, is home to a large number of Muslim Americans, many of whom have expressed disapproval of his support for Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., announced Tuesday that she had cast her ballot for the "uncommitted" option in protest of Biden's position on the war.

Ben Whedon is an editor and reporter for Just the News. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter.