This primary season has revealed notable discrepancies between public opinion polls and actual election results in some key races. One example is the Michigan Senate Democratic primary. In this race, progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed was shown to have significant leads in various polls. However, the final outcome saw him narrowly defeating Haley Stevens by just one point.

Lisa Desjardins and Courtney Kennedy from Ipsos have explored the reasons behind these unexpected results. They discussed the discrepancies in poll predictions and the election’s outcomes in a recent segment.

Desjardins serves as a correspondent for PBS News Hour, covering news from the U.S. Capitol. She also reports on how decisions made in Washington impact individuals across the country.

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