- Electoral College Results: 15 out of 538
- State population: 10 million people
- 2020 winner: Joe Biden by 150,000 votes
US Election 2024: Swing state Michigan
Michigan, a pivotal Great Lakes state, has backed the winning presidential candidate in the last two elections. While it supported Joe Biden in 2020, the state has since become a symbol of national discontent over the president’s stance on Israel during its recent war in Gaza.
What are Donald Trump’s chances in Michigan?
In February’s Democratic primary, over 100,000 Michigan voters selected the “uncommitted” option, a move led by activists urging the U.S. to stop military aid to Israel. Michigan is home to the largest Arab-American population in the country, a group whose support for Biden has been wavering. However, Kamala Harris has taken a firmer tone on Israel, and some Gaza protesters have expressed hope that she might be more sympathetic to their cause.
Donald Trump has also recognised Michigan’s importance in his 2024 strategy. On the topic of the Middle East, he urged Israel to complete its campaign against Hamas in Gaza, but “get it over with fast.” Michigan remains a crucial state to watch as both campaigns battle for votes.
