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Mallory McMorrow Launches Campaign for Michigan's Open U.S. Senate Seat

The Democratic state senator positions herself as a generational leader to counter Trump-era policies in a critical battleground race.

Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow holds a book of the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., on Monday, August 19, 2024.
FILE - Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow speaks at the Democratic National Convention, August 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow speaks at the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19, 2024.
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Overview

  • State Sen. Mallory McMorrow officially announced her candidacy for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, becoming the first prominent Democrat to enter the race.
  • McMorrow, 38, is emphasizing a new generation of leadership and aims to counter Trump-era policies while appealing to disaffected Trump voters.
  • She has criticized current Democratic leadership, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, for lacking urgency and a clear strategic plan.
  • The Michigan Senate race is expected to be one of the most competitive and expensive contests of the 2026 election cycle.
  • McMorrow gained national attention in 2022 for her viral speech defending LGBTQ+ rights and has sponsored legislation on gun control and reproductive rights.