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Mallory McMorrow announced Sunday that she is suspending her campaign for the US Senate.
The Michigan state senator’s decision leaves the Democratic primary a two-way race between Rep. Haley Stevens and former Wayne County Health Department Director Abdul El-Sayed.
McMorrow’s name will remain on the Aug. 1 primary ballot. 4 as ballots have been published and distributed to absentee voters, according to Bridge Michigan.
In a video posted on X announcing his decision, McMorrow did not give a specific reason for ending his campaign. Instead he thanked his staff and supporters for helping build what he described as a campaign funded by small-dollar donations and no corporate PAC money.
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Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow speaks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 19, 2024. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
McMorrow also pledged to fully support whichever Democrat wins the August 4 contest and will likely face Mike Rogers in November, in what is expected to be one of the most competitive Senate races in the country.
“So here’s what we’re doing next. Every day until November 3rd. We’re winning this Senate seat and sending Mike Rogers back to Florida for good,” he said. “Whoever wins the primary on August 4, I will fully support him.”
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Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., speaks during a news conference for House Democrats to introduce the Taxpayer Data Protection Act at the Capitol on Thursday, February 6, 2025. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
After McMorrow’s announcement, Stevens praised his fellow Democrat, calling him an “important voice” for policies that benefit Michigan families.
Stevens then argued that he is a strong Democratic candidate to win the primaries and defeat Rogers in November.
“As we enter the final month of the primary election, I am excited to continue making my case to Michiganders about why I am the strong Democrat to defeat Mike Rogers this November, lower costs, protect manufacturing jobs, and resist Trump’s abuse of power.”
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Abdul El-Sayed, speaking before Sen. Bernie Sanders takes the stage at Mumford High School on May 3, 2026, in Detroit, Michigan. (Sarah Rice/Getty Images)
In his statement, El-Sayed praised McMorrow for having the “courage” to challenge what he described as a corrupt political system, accusing Democratic Party insiders of using millions to gain influence. Although he did not name specific groups, the comments appeared to refer to corporate PACs and party leaders such as Chuck Schumer, who endorsed Stevens.
He then invited McMorrow’s followers to join his ongoing movement to fight big money in politics and defeat the political establishment.
“Throughout this campaign, Senator McMorrow has shown what it looks like to fight politics that is derailing the system against many of us. Although we have policy disagreements, I have never questioned whether Senator McMorrow will fight for a better America for my daughters and his,” he said.
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“People like him in the party he dared to challenge were harassing anyone who opposed their nominee. After spending $30 million to drown me and Senator McMorrow, they are now spending more money to attack me. That’s all we’re up against.”
“I welcome his supporters to our campaign to resist money in politics, put money back in pockets, and pass Medicare for All. We cannot allow the establishment to decide for us the person they chose.”
