A new Politico survey conducted by Tavern Research on July 6-7 shows the Michigan Democratic Senate primary race is highly competitive after state Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D) dropped out on Sunday. The poll found 42% of respondents favor moderate Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) while 41% support former Wayne County Health Director Abdul El-Sayed. Nearly 20% of respondents remain undecided, with a margin of error of 2.5 percentage points.
McMorrow, who positioned herself between Stevens and the progressive El-Sayed, ended her campaign due to low polling numbers and did not endorse either remaining candidate.
In a three-way matchup, El-Sayed led with 41% support compared to Stevens's 38%.
During a debate hosted by Nexstar’s WOOD TV8 in Grand Rapids, Mich., Stevens and El-Sayed clashed on issues including outside spending in the race and U.S. support for Israel. Stevens has expressed support for Israel but recently criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. El-Sayed has stated that the federal government should not finance Israeli weaponry.
Stevens remarked in her opening debate statement, “I am not trying to sell a book or a podcast. I’m the only one on this stage who doesn’t have a talent agent trying to pitch me for paid speeches, and unlike my opponent, I’m not running at the first mic or camera I see.”
The race remains a toss-up as candidates vie for the Democratic nomination in Michigan's Senate contest.
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