Asked if he would like to see Obama come to Michigan to drum up support for Democrats before the midterm elections in November, El-Sayed said he “really” hoped so.

El Sayed has strong support from the party's progressive flank but still needs to garner support from black and establishment voters.

Julie, 60, who has a produce stall at the market three days a week, said her son had told her to vote for El-Sayed