Democrats to choose between progressive and establishment candidate in Michigan as McMorrow drops out of race – US politics live
Summary
Democrat Mallory McMorrow has left the race for the US Senate seat in Michigan, leaving two main candidates: progressive Abdul El-Sayed and moderate Haley Stevens. El-Sayed supports Medicare for All and has backing from prominent left-wing leaders, while Stevens is supported by Democratic establishment figures and major donors.Key Facts
- McMorrow dropped out of the Michigan Democratic Senate primary race.
- Abdul El-Sayed is the progressive frontrunner, supporting Medicare for All and possibly becoming the first Muslim US senator.
- El-Sayed has endorsements from Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
- Haley Stevens, a moderate Democrat and Congresswoman, is El-Sayed's main rival.
- Stevens has support from Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and Super PACs, including pro-Israel groups.
- El-Sayed has faced criticism for his comments on US aid to Israel and his refusal to affirm Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state.
- The seat is open because current senator Gary Peters is leaving.
- McMorrow described her campaign suspension as a pause but vowed to continue fighting for her causes.
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