Michigan Presidential Primary Set for Tuesday Amid GOP Challenges
Voters to choose from a mix of active and suspended campaigns, as Republicans navigate a unique delegate allocation process.
- Michigan holds its presidential primary on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, with a mix of candidates still in the race and those who have suspended their campaigns appearing on the ballot.
- The Republican primary is more contested, with former President Donald Trump and Nikki Haley among the notable candidates still running. On the Democratic side, President Joe Biden faces a challenge from U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips.
- A movement among some Democrats to vote 'uncommitted' in the primary aims to protest Biden's stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict.
- Michigan's GOP faces a unique situation with a hybrid primary and convention system due to RNC rules, complicating delegate allocation.
- The Michigan GOP is also dealing with internal leadership disputes, with dueling conventions scheduled due to a conflict over party chairmanship.