(CBS DETROIT) — Exit polling data shows a shift in longtime Democratic voting blocs: Black males and Hispanics. In Michigan, 21% of Black men voted for President-elect Donald Trump; That number climbed to 58% when it came to Hispanic voters of both genders.
Tuesday was a victorious Election Day for Republicans in the swing state of Michigan, where most races were called by midday Wednesday. Republicans will retake the presidency, 7 of the state’s 13 U.S. House seats and the state House.
Down-ballot, ABC News reports Democrat Rep. Elissa Slotkin is the projected winner a winner in the Michigan Senate race, narrowly fending off a challenge from Republican former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers. That means the Democrats will hold the seat, which is being vacated by retiring U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said Wednesday during a news conference in Detroit. Although there were no significant and widespread counting issues, there was a holdup in uploading data onto Wayne County's website late into Tuesday evening and early Wednesday morning.
Michigan Republicans have flipped the state House in their favor, concluding a Democratic trifecta that has passed legislation without significant resistance and enacted their will on the state.