The Democratic Senate primary in Michigan currently appears to be down to two main candidates: Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed , after Mallory McMorrow suspended her campaign on July 5, 2026.

Current field

  • Haley Stevens — a U.S. representative who is being described as the establishment-leaning candidate.
  • Abdul El-Sayed — a former public health official and progressive candidate who has picked up a notable endorsement from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

What changed

Mallory McMorrow’s exit narrowed the race from three major contenders to two, reshaping the Democratic primary just weeks before the August 4 primary.

Context

Earlier coverage listed the Democratic field as including Haley Stevens, Mallory McMorrow, Abdul El-Sayed, and Joe Tate, but the latest reports indicate McMorrow has now dropped out.

Quick note

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