SouthernWorldwide.com – Michigan state senator Mallory McMorrow has announced her withdrawal from the U.S. Senate race.
Her decision on Sunday effectively narrows the Democratic primary to a two-person contest between Representative Haley Stevens and former Wayne County Health Department Director Abdul El-Sayed.
Despite her withdrawal, McMorrow’s name will still appear on the ballot for the August 4th primary. This is due to the fact that ballots have already been printed and sent to voters who requested absentee ballots, as reported by Bridge Michigan.
In a video shared on X, McMorrow did not specify the exact reasons for ending her campaign. Instead, she expressed gratitude to her staff and supporters, highlighting the grassroots nature of her campaign, which was fueled by small-dollar donations and notably excluded corporate PAC funding.
McMorrow further committed to fully backing the Democratic candidate who emerges victorious from the August 4th primary. The winner is anticipated to face Republican Mike Rogers in November, in what is projected to be a highly competitive Senate race nationally.
“So here’s what we do next. Every day through November 3rd. We win this Senate seat and send Mike Rogers back to Florida for good,” she stated. “Whoever wins this primary on August 4th will have my full support.”
Following McMorrow’s announcement, Stevens offered praise for her fellow Democrat, recognizing her as an “important voice” advocating for policies beneficial to Michigan families. Stevens then asserted her position as the strongest Democratic contender to win the primary and subsequently defeat Rogers in the general election.
“As we enter the final month of the primary election, I’m excited to continue to make my case to Michiganders why I’m the strongest Democrat to defeat Mike Rogers this November, lower costs, protect manufacturing jobs, and stand up to Trump’s abuses of power.”
In his own statement, El-Sayed commended McMorrow for her “courage” in challenging what he characterized as a compromised political system. He accused Democratic Party insiders of allocating substantial funds to sway the outcome of the primary election. While not explicitly naming individuals or groups, his remarks seemed to allude to corporate PACs and prominent party figures, such as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., who has publicly endorsed Stevens.
El-Sayed extended an invitation to McMorrow’s supporters to join his progressive movement, aiming to counteract the influence of large sums of money in politics and challenge the established political order.
“Throughout this campaign, Senator McMorrow showed what it looks like to fight back against politics that rigs the system against too many of us. While we have policy disagreements, I never questioned whether Senator McMorrow would fight for a better America for my daughters and hers,” he remarked.
“The same party insiders she had the courage to challenge have been bullying anyone who opposes their chosen candidate. After spending $30 million to drown Senator McMorrow and me out, they’re now spending even more to attack me. It’s everything we are standing up against.”
“I welcome her supporters to our movement to stand up against money in politics, to put money back in pockets, and pass Medicare for All. We cannot allow the establishment to decide our nominee for us.”
