Michigan U.S. Senate primary tightens as McMorrow, El-Sayed outpace Stevens in Q1 fundraising

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(Michigan Advance) Newly released campaign finance reports show growing enthusiasm around Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate primary candidates Mallory McMorrow and Abdul El-Sayed, as both did demonstrably better in the first quarter of 2026 than sitting U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens.

Stevens, who is likely recovering from a rough showing at the April 19 Michigan Democratic Party spring endorsement convention, is still in a strong position money-wise and has the most cash on hand of the three candidates.

But the tide could be turning on Stevens’ candidacy as McMorrow, a state senator from Royal Oak, and El-Sayed, a former health official from Ann Arbor, continue to draw in more small-dollar donations and potentially outraise her as the race barrels quickly toward August.

Still, Adrian Hemond with the Grassroots Midwest consulting firm, told Michigan Advance that “all three candidates in the race are doing fine.” ...................(more)

https://michiganadvance.com/2026/04/28/michigan-u-s-senate-primary-tightens-as-mcmorrow-el-sayed-outpace-stevens-in-q1-fundraising/