Mallory McMorrow Suspends Senate Campaign Ahead of Primary

Mallory McMorrow announced on Sunday that she is suspending her campaign for the U.S. Senate. This decision leaves the Democratic primary as 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 ballot for the August 4 primary as ballots have already been printed and distributed to absentee voters, according to Bridge Michigan. In a video posted on X, McMorrow did not provide a specific reason for her decision but thanked her staff and supporters for their contributions to her campaign, which she described as being funded by small-dollar donations without corporate PAC money. McMorrow pledged to fully support whichever Democrat wins the primary and is expected to face Mike Rogers in November. Following her announcement, Stevens praised McMorrow as an important voice for policies benefiting Michigan families and asserted her position as the strongest candidate to win the primary and defeat Rogers. El-Sayed also commended McMorrow for her courage in challenging the political system and invited her supporters to join his progressive movement. He criticized Democratic Party insiders for their influence in the primary and highlighted the need to combat big money in politics.