Mallory McMorrow suspends Senate campaign in Michigan
Summary
Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow has stopped her campaign for the U.S. Senate, leaving fewer candidates in the Democratic primary set for August 4. The winner of the Democratic primary will face Republican Mike Rogers in the general election to decide the state’s Senate seat, which is key for control of the U.S. Senate.Key Facts
- Mallory McMorrow suspended her campaign for the U.S. Senate on Sunday.
- The Democratic primary includes candidates Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed.
- Senator Gary Peters is not running for reelection, opening the Michigan Senate seat.
- The primary is scheduled for August 4, 2024.
- Haley Stevens is supported by national Democratic leaders; Abdul El-Sayed is backed by progressive groups and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
- McMorrow said she will support whoever wins the Democratic nomination.
- The Democratic nominee will run against Republican Mike Rogers in the general election.
- Republicans currently hold a Senate majority with 53 seats; Democrats need to win four seats to take control.
- Michigan is considered a toss-up state for the Senate race, meaning it could go to either party.
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