Taj Declares Victory for Democratic Candidacy for Michigan's 11th Congressional District

It looks like voters have picked to be the Democratic candidate for Michigan's 11th Congressional District in the primary election Tuesday.

With 58 percent of precincts reporting, Taj has 61 percent of the vote over , who has 39 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results reported by the Detroit News.

Taj will face the Republican candidate in the Nov. 6 election, and the winner will serve a two-year term beginning in January.

has over in the Republican race, but results are still being tabulated since Cassis was a write-in candidate. 

A statement on Taj's Facebook page declares his victory.

"I am humbled by the support that I received tonight and I'm grateful for the opportunity to continue my campaign in the great 11th Congressional District," he said in the statement.

Taj also thanked his supporters and asked for their support in the coming months.

"We will celebrate tonight as tomorrow we will be back to work on the campaign trail. Thank you and now let's win in November!," he said in the statement.

For more elections results, as well profiles of the winners, visit Michigan August Primary 2012.