Black voters in Detroit say they feel increasingly taken for granted by the Democratic Party, a development that could prove decisive in Michigan's closely watched Senate race. The contest is being closely followed partly because of progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed's campaign, and softer support from a historically reliable Democratic voting bloc threatens to complicate the party's path to victory in November.

National polling cited in the article suggests the share of Black Americans who believe the Democratic Party represents their interests is declining, alongside falling Black voter turnout and registration figures for the party. Voters interviewed by Fox News Digital in Detroit described feeling overlooked and, in some cases, dismissed or "hushed up" by Democratic figures, adding to concerns within the party about shoring up support ahead of a pivotal midterm election.