The farmers market in Detroit is an unlikely crucible. “Wait, I’m talking about the journalist guy. I’m talking about the MS NOW guy. I explained that I was referring to El-Sayed, who at the time was standing a few yards away from us. Julie, 60, who lives in rural Sanilac County and has a produce stall at the market three days a week, said her son had told her to vote for El-Sayed.