Pete Buttigieg stumping for Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit

Benson introduces Pete Buttigieg, who says, “it’s good to be home.”

Benson on Republican opponent John James losing previous statewide elections: “Michigan Democrats… Are you ready for him to go three for three and lose this one too?”

Michigan Democratic nominee for governor Jocelyn Benson: “Who do you want Michigan’s leaders to work for? The people or the power?”

Abdul El-Sayed getting the loudest applause when speakers, like Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist here, name the party’s ticket. Gilchrist ask, “What do all of those candidates have in common? Michigan Democrats chose them.”

Here’s a view of the crowd for the MDP unity rally inside Renaissance High School’s gymnasium

Democratic attorney general candidate Eli Savit: “My name is ‘Ellie,’ but is spelled, Eli.”

This woman named Emily told me she didn’t care who won the Democratic Senate primary so she voted for Perry Johnson in an effort to stop U.S. Rep. John James’ gubernatorial bid.

Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield is the first official to give remarks. She says momentum is building after Election Day, where nearly 60,000 more Democrats than Republicans voted.

Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel says the last few days have shown Democrats are coming together after a contentious primary cycle. The MDP is selling shirts with all of the statewide candidates (Benson, El-Sayed, Savit, Gilchrist).

U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell here with Rep. Rashida Tlaib. Seems like she’s in a good mood.

At Renaissance High School where Michigan Democrats + Pete Buttigieg are hosting a unity rally after Abdul El-Sayed’s primary victory. Here’s Buttigieg meeting with supporters.

Something that isn’t pointed out much in Michigan politics is that most spokespeople and comms directors for political candidates are Gen Z, people born in the late 90s and early 2000s.

State Sen. candidate from Dearborn Abbas Alawieh says Democrats must continue organizing to beat Mike Rogers in November

Michigan Democratic Party chair Curtis Hertel: “There is nothing more American than Abdul El-Sayed.”

Hertel mentioned on stage that El-Sayed and Stevens embraced at a unity breakfast on Thursday. He acknowledges there are differences within the party but points to opposition to Donald Trump as what brings both sides together.

Abdul El-Sayed enters stage to the biggest applause of the event. There are some critics in the gymnasium, like Black Caucus Chair Keith Williams, but most here are happy to see El-Sayed.

Will the ceremony's finale be Abdul throwing Pete off the roof?

@ajlamesa Hamas lover

Pete will be the last off the roof.

Pete trying to get in with the Cool Kids! Pete, Zuckerberg's bestie and AIPAC darling.

@KatrinaWTE Isn’t this the Michigan Unity event?