Michigan Democratic Senate Candidate Mallory McMorrow Suspends Campaign

State Sen. Mallory McMorrow suspended her campaign for the Democratic nomination in Michigan’s open Senate seat on Sunday. The decision narrows the primary to former Wayne County Health Department Director Abdul El-Sayed and Rep.

Haley Stevens ahead of the Aug. 4 vote. McMorrow cited faltering poll numbers and fundraising shortfalls as reasons for suspending her campaign. She pledged to support the eventual Democratic nominee.

The winner will face former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers in the November general election. Nonpartisan handicappers rate the seat a toss-up. Rep. Haley Stevens is backed by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Fox News reported.

Abdul El-Sayed is endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, according to Fox News. A poll conducted for a pro-El-Sayed super PAC showed El-Sayed leading Stevens 54-34 before McMorrow’s withdrawal, Semafor reported.

Rep. , endorsed El-Sayed on Monday. "What wins elections is building excitement and alignment, and bringing out your supporters, which I think Abdul can do," Mejia said. El-Sayed has pledged not to accept PAC donations.

Stevens has received millions in super PAC spending, including support from Israel-aligned groups. El-Sayed, who ran unsuccessfully for governor in 2018, would become the nation’s first Muslim senator if elected.