Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow ends bid for US Senate
Summary
Mallory McMorrow, a Democratic candidate in Michigan, ended her campaign for the US Senate primary. This leaves a contest between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and moderate Haley Stevens to replace retiring Senator Gary Peters.Key Facts
- McMorrow dropped out of the Michigan Democratic Senate primary.
- The primary now features Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive, and Haley Stevens, a moderate.
- Gary Peters, the current senator, is retiring this year.
- El-Sayed supports Medicare for All and could be the first Muslim US senator.
- Stevens has backing from Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and large donors, including pro-Israel groups.
- El-Sayed opposed sending money to Israel in certain ways, causing controversy.
- McMorrow previously gained attention for defending LGBTQ+ rights and criticizing El-Sayed’s association with a controversial streamer.
- Polls showed McMorrow’s support falling sharply before she dropped out.
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