DETROIT — Former President Barack Obama told thousands in Detroit on Saturday that the midterm election could be a “course correction” for the country, urging Michigan voters to support Democrats Jocelyn Benson and Abdul El-Sayed.

After a contentious primary season, state Democrats presented a united front inside Cass Technical High School’s gym, 10 days before the election.

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