Key facts
- Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed participated in a debate for the Michigan Democratic Senate nomination.
- This was the first debate between Stevens and El-Sayed following state Sen. Mallory McMorrow's withdrawal from the race.
- The candidates discussed policy issues including healthcare, economic development, and education.
- McMorrow's departure from the primary has increased competition between the remaining candidates.
Rep. Haley Stevens and former Wayne County health director Abdul El-Sayed faced off Tuesday in a debate for the Democratic Senate nomination in Michigan. The debate, hosted by Nexstar’s WOOD TV8, was their first since state Sen. Mallory McMorrow suspended her campaign over the weekend.
McMorrow’s exit from the race left the Democratic primary competitive, prompting the two candidates to vie for support among voters. The debate focused on policy issues and their visions for the state, with both candidates emphasizing their backgrounds and priorities.
El-Sayed and Stevens exchanged views on healthcare, economic development, and education, seeking to appeal to Democratic voters ahead of the upcoming primary election.