Biden's resounding win of Michigan and its large population of blue-collar workers suggests he could take back the state that briefly went red—and that he stands a chance of beating Trump in November.
Joe Biden's dominance of Michigan on Tuesday further solidified his position as the Democratic primary frontrunner—a victory that entailed winning every single county in the state that Donald Trump won in the 2016 presidential election.
Tuesday's contested election also drew the second-highest number of voters in the state, placing it behind the state's 2016 primary, thereported. So far, unofficial counts show that about 29 percent of Michigan's registered voters—or 2.3 million people—cast ballots in Tuesday's primary.
Democratic presidential hopeful former Vice President Joe Biden walks out after speaking at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 10.. Younger voters accounted for less of the electorate, a key demographic for Sanders. He also received less support among voters who are white and male.
The majority of voters said they prefer a candidate who they think can unseat Trump. That group also went for Biden.
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