Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow ends bid for US Senate

Mallory McMorrow, a Michigan Democrat, has ended her bid for the U.S. Senate, clearing the path for a primary contest between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and establishment favorite Haley Stevens. McMorrow's center-left campaign aimed to secure the seat vacated by Democrat Gary Peters but struggled to maintain momentum.

Her withdrawal transforms the primary into a classic Democratic showdown: a progressive challenger versus a candidate favored by party leadership. El-Sayed, who supports Medicare for All and has received endorsements from prominent progressives like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, faces criticism for his nuanced stance on Israel's right to exist. He recently stated, "The question is whether or not we want a politics where our money is sent over to Israel to do genocide and apartheid, instead of investing in our own kids."

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I may be suspending this campaign, but I am not leaving the fight. When regular people get in the fight, things can change.

Stevens, a moderate Democrat, is backed by Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and has significant Super PAC support, including from pro-Israel groups. Schumer and other establishment figures are reportedly betting that Stevens offers a better chance against Republican Mike Rogers in the general election, despite recent primary trends favoring left-wing candidates. McMorrow, who gained national attention in 2022 for a viral speech defending LGBTQ+ rights, had also attracted support from senators Elizabeth Warren and Chris Murphy.

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Israel exists. The question is whether or not we want a politics where our money is sent over to Israel to do genocide and apartheid, instead of investing in our own kids.