Tens of thousands of Democrats chose to vote “uncommitted” after activists spent recent weeks persuading them to do so.
Though the most recent News prediction indicates Mr. Biden received 80% of the vote overall, that exceeded many forecasts.
He expressed gratitude to “every Michigander who made their voice heard today” .
Israel receives military support worth billions of dollars from the US, which makes it an ally. The US proposed a draft resolution advocating for a temporary ceasefire earlier this month, but it vetoed a UN resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Many people, even those in Biden’s own party, are incensed by the US attitude and want the president to take a firmer stand against Israel’s military action.
He praised the accomplishments of his government in the state and attacked his opponent, Donald Trump, in a statement that made no mention of the protest vote against him.
Following what he dubbed a “great day,” Mr. Trump is also expected to win the state’s Republican primary on Tuesday with ease. “We’re going to win big,” he declared during a campaign kickoff party.