Mallory McMorrow announces bid for U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Peters

Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow has declared her candidacy for the 2026 U.S. Senate race as a Democrat. 

"We need new leaders in Washington. I'm running for Senate to be one," said McMorrow, who represents Michigan's eighth district. 

McMorrow is one of the first to enter the race after current U.S. Senator Gary Peters announced his retirement at the end of this term. Her interest has been discussed for a few weeks.