El-Sayed, McMorrow Tied at 24% Each in Michigan Democratic Senate Primary Poll
Abdul El-Sayed and Mallory McMorrow are tied at 24% each in a new poll of Michigan's Democratic Senate primary race. Rep. Haley Stevens, who led earlier polls, now trails behind both candidates according to the Emerson College survey.
Abdul El-Sayed and Mallory McMorrow have pulled into a dead heat in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, each earning 24% support in a new Emerson College poll. Rep. Haley Stevens, who initially led the race with establishment backing, has seen her popularity slip as the two outsider candidates gain ground.
El-Sayed is a former Wayne County health official, while McMorrow serves in the Michigan state legislature. Both have positioned themselves as alternatives to Washington insiders. Stevens represents Michigan's 11th Congressional District and has support from the Democratic establishment.
The poll shows Michigan Democratic voters are leaning away from the party establishment. A large share of voters remain undecided, making the race unpredictable. In potential general election matchups, McMorrow leads Republican Mike Rogers 46% to 43%, while Stevens beats Rogers 47% to 42%.
Michigan's Senate seat is open because the current senator is not seeking reelection. The winner of this primary will likely face Rogers, a former congressman, in November 2026.
Michigan's open Senate seat could determine which party controls the U.S. Senate. The tight three-way race shows Democratic voters are choosing between establishment and outsider candidates who will vote on issues like healthcare, jobs, and climate change.
More polling and debates expected before the 2026 Democratic primary election date.
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