McMorrow Drops Out, Reshaping Michigan Senate Race

Michigan state Senator Mallory McMorrow has suspended her campaign for the Democratic Senate nomination, dramatically reshaping a pivotal race for control of the United States Senate.

Her exit leaves a two-way primary contest between progressive Abdul El-Sayed, backed by Bernie Sanders, and centrist Haley Stevens, who is favored by AIPAC. The race has become a proxy battle between the party's progressive and establishment wings, with El-Sayed emerging as a critic of Israel and Stevens positioned as the pro-Israel candidate.

The winner will face a competitive general election in a state that is crucial to determining Senate control.