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Democratic Candidates Clash Over Corporate PAC Funding in Michigan

2/12/2026

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At a United Auto Workers forum in Michigan, Democratic candidates Abdul El-Sayed (D-Mich.), Mallory McMorrow (D-Mich.), and Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) debated campaign finance and labor issues ahead of the Aug. 4 primary.
El-Sayed and McMorrow rejected corporate PAC donations.
Stevens has received corporate PAC funding and focused on anti-corruption legislation.
McMorrow positioned herself as middle ground.
All candidates pledged to support voting rights.

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Story summary

At a United Auto Workers forum in Michigan, Democratic candidates Abdul El-Sayed (D-Mich.), Mallory McMorrow (D-Mich.), and Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) debated campaign finance and labor issues ahead of the Aug. 4 primary.
El-Sayed and McMorrow rejected corporate PAC donations.
Stevens has received corporate PAC funding and focused on anti-corruption legislation.
McMorrow positioned herself as middle ground.
All candidates pledged to support voting rights.