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Michigan US Senate Democratic Primary 2026
Democratic primary race for U.S. Senate in Michigan scheduled for August 4, 2026, featuring U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and former health director Abdul El-Sayed after Sen. Mallory McMorrow suspended her campaign on July 5. The winner will face Republican Mike Rogers in the general election.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
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Abdul El-Sayed running as progressive standard-bearer in Michigan Senate primary
Abdul El-Sayed of Ann Arbor is running as the progressive standard-bearer in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, campaigning against money in politics, for Medicare for All, and criticizing what he characterizes as party establishment interference in the race.
Haley Stevens positioned as establishment-backed moderate in Michigan Senate race
U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens of Birmingham is running as a more moderate candidate with support from the Democratic establishment, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Stevens has received support from pro-Israel groups including the American-Israel Public Affairs Group (AIPAC).
Winner of Michigan Democratic primary to face Republican Mike Rogers
The winner of the Michigan Democratic primary will face Republican former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers of White Lake in the general election. The race is expected to be one of the nation's most competitive Senate races.
Michigan Democratic Senate primary narrowed to two-candidate race
With Mallory McMorrow's withdrawal, the Michigan Democratic primary for U.S. Senate is now a two-way race between U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and former Wayne County and Detroit health director Abdul El-Sayed. The primary election is scheduled for August 4, 2026. McMorrow's name will remain on the ballot as absentee ballots have already been printed and distributed.
Recent polling showed McMorrow dropping back as El-Sayed and Stevens advanced
Recent polling averages showed Mallory McMorrow's support dropping to single digits as Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens moved to the front of the race. McMorrow had challenged for or been in the lead in some polls earlier in the year.
Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow suspends campaign for U.S. Senate
Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow suspended her campaign for the Democratic nomination for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat on July 5, 2026. McMorrow, of Royal Oak, had raised more than $8.6 million by the end of March and was the first major Democrat to enter the race to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Gary Peters. She cited considerable outside spending in the race as making her path forward largely closed off.
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Stevens and El-Sayed emerge as moderate-progressive divide crystallizes
Stevens and El-Sayed represent competing moderate and progressive visions for Michigan's Democratic Senate nomination.
McMorrow exits Michigan Democratic Senate primary race
McMorrow exits Michigan Democratic Senate primary after declining in polls.