State Senator Mallory McMorrow announced on July 5, 2026, that she is suspending her campaign for the U.S. Senate in Michigan. Her decision narrows the Democratic field ahead of the competitive August primary in a race that could influence control of the Senate.
McMorrow made the announcement in a post on X, stating, "I may be suspending this campaign, but I am not leaving the fight."
The open seat became available after incumbent Senator Gary Peters decided not to seek reelection. The Democratic nomination contest has included McMorrow, Haley Stevens, and former Michigan health official Abdul El-Sayed. The primary has seen intraparty tensions, with Stevens backed by national Democratic leaders and El-Sayed endorsed by prominent progressives, including Alexandria Ocasio Cortez.
Following McMorrow's withdrawal, both Stevens and El-Sayed issued statements praising her. El-Sayed wrote, "Throughout this campaign, you showed what it looks like to fight back against a politics that rigs the system against too many of us." Stevens added, "Anyone who raises their hand to serve the people of Michigan and puts forward thoughtful ideas for how they would lead earns my respect," and said she "looks forward to work with (McMorrow) in the future to build a stronger Michigan for everyone."
Currently, Republicans hold a Senate majority with 53 members.
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