Democrat Mallory McMorrow suspends her Michigan Senate campaign
Summary
Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow suspended her campaign for the U.S. Senate just one month before the primary election. Her exit changes the party's contest to mainly between U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed.Key Facts
- Mallory McMorrow announced she is stopping her run for the U.S. Senate seat from Michigan.
- The seat is open because Democratic Senator Gary Peters is retiring.
- Holding this Senate seat is important for Democrats to gain a majority during President Donald Trump’s current term.
- McMorrow thanked her volunteers and supporters and noted she ran her campaign without corporate money.
- The Democratic primary now mainly features Haley Stevens, supported by party leaders, and Abdul El-Sayed, backed by progressives like Bernie Sanders.
- Some Democrats worry El-Sayed’s left-leaning views could hurt the party’s chances in the general election.
- The primary winner will likely face Republican Mike Rogers, who lost in 2024 to Senator Elissa Slotkin.
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