TCG Leadership Series
Conversation with
State Senator Mallory McMorrow
Senate Majority Whip of Minnesota’s 8th District
Monday, August 4th from 3:30-4:15PM on Zoom
As part of The Common Good Leadership Series, TCG is honored to welcome Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow (D), who first burst into the national spotlight in 2022 after delivering a powerhouse Senate-floor speech transforming hateful rhetoric into a defining moment of moral clarity—and the video went viral practically overnight. Her opponent led a smear campaign that falsely accused her of “grooming” children (See clip here).
She is now a leading contender in Michigan’s hotly contested Democratic primary for the open U.S. Senate seat, vying to replace retiring Senator Gary Peters. Polling overall is tight—the field remains fluid—but McMorrow outperforms among voters who know both leading candidates, putting her in strong position to emerge as the Democratic nominee.
Join us for a conversation with McMorrow as we explore her path to candidacy, her take on the stakes in 2026, and her perspective on the leadership needed to move the country forward.
About Our Speaker
State Senator Mallory McMorrow represents Michigan’s 8th Senate District, northwest Detroit suburbs in Oakland County. First elected in 2018, she became the Senate Majority Whip—the first woman ever in that leadership role in Michigan.
In the Senate, McMorrow authored Michigan’s first red-flag gun law, repealed the tampon tax and abortion ban, expanded abortion rights, universal school meals, free community college, clean water and transit investments. She chairs Economic & Community Development and vice-chairs Oversight, also serving on Appropriations, Elections & Ethics.
She holds a B.A. in industrial design from Notre Dame (2008) and worked for over a decade as a creative director before entering public service. She lives in Royal Oak with her husband Ray Wert, their daughter Noa, and rescue dog Detroit.