Payam Javan: Former President Donald J. Trump secured a decisive victory in Michigan’s Republican presidential primary on February 27. This marks Trump’s sixth consecutive win in the primaries as he advances toward the GOP nomination. Despite facing challenging delegate math, Haley has pledged to continue her campaign through Super Tuesday on March 5, even after suffering a double-digit defeat in her home state. The results also highlight divisions within the Michigan GOP, with an ongoing dispute over the state party chairmanship.

While Trump supporters in Michigan voiced their backing for the former president, President Biden easily won the Democratic presidential primary in the state, securing 78.8 percent of the vote. However, a notable portion of Democratic voters, almost 15 percent, opted for the “uncommitted” option, revealing dissent within the party regarding the Israel-Gaza conflict. The sensitive nature of this issue in Michigan, home to large Arab Christian and Arab Muslim communities, adds complexity to the electoral landscape. The report also touches on changes within the Republican National Committee (RNC), as Ronna Romney McDaniel announced her resignation as RNC chairwoman, with Trump endorsing Michael Whatley as her replacement and Lara Trump as a potential co-chair.