How Michigan voted for Donald Trump

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump won Michigan, a crucial state, defeating vice president Kamala Harris.

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Michigan has been a closely watched state in the election. Since Jimmy Carter's 1976 victory, no Democrat has secured the White House without winning Michigan, highlighting the state's crucial role in presidential elections. Trump focused his campaign in Michigan on promises to support domestic manufacturing and the auto industry.

Michigan's political landscape is increasingly shaped by a diverse coalition of voters whose choices often determine the US presidential election. Among them, Black voters and the state's sizable Arab American population are crucial, particularly amid growing discontent over the Joe Biden administration's handling of the Israel-Gaza conflict. It became clear that Donald Trump was gaining ground among Arab American voters, with a narrow lead over Vice-President Kamala Harris - an outcome confirmed by results on Wednesday with Trump leading with 49.8% votes.