For Democrats, a millennial showdown in Michigan’s high-stakes US Senate race

In one of the country’s most closely watched primaries, Haley Stevens, Mallory McMorrow and Abdul El-Sayed promise to bring a fresh perspective to the US Senate. None is more than 42 years old.

By: Lauren Gibbons

Outlets: Bridge Michigan

Published: March 16, 2026

Words: 2,407

Last Updated: 3 days, 21 hours ago

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Democrats Haley Stevens, Mallory McMorrow and Abdul El-Sayed battle in Michigan’s closely watched US Senate primary
Each offers to bring a relatively fresh perspective to an institution where the average age is currently 64
At 42, Stevens is the oldest candidate in the race but has already won multiple competitive elections to Congress

The three leading Democrats attempting to succeed 67-year-old US Sen. Gary Peters bring different backgrounds and views to their closely …

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