Read previewOver 100,000 Michigan voters marked "uncommitted" on their ballots in Tuesday's Democratic primary.
AdvertisementTo put Tuesday's results into perspective, it's worth considering recent Democratic primaries in the state.
2012: As President Barack Obama sought reelection, 20,833 voters chose "uncommitted," accounting for 10.7% of the vote.
Officials with the Biden campaign have pointed toward this result, given that it's the last time a Democratic president faced an uncompetitive reelection.
2008: The "uncommitted" vote share was far higher this year — 238,168 votes, or 40% overall — because Obama did not appear on the ballot amid a competitive race against Hillary Clinton.
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