Michigan Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow defends California voting after move, says ‘moving takes time’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Michigan Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow defended her past voting record and deleted social media posts and prior statements during a Sunday appearance on CNN’s "Inside Politics," responding to scrutiny that has emerged in the 2026 Democratic primary for a key battleground U.S. Senate seat."Moving takes time," McMorrow said, defending why she voted in California after saying she had relocated to Michigan. Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow addresses questions about voting in California after announcing her move to Michigan. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)RISING STAR DEM CRITICAL OF SCHUMER'S LEADERSHIP LAUNCHES 2026 BID IN KEY SENATE BATTLEGROUNDThe interview followed criticism from Rep. Haley Stevens, one of McMorrow’s primary opponents, who argued the deleted posts and past comments could hurt Democrats in the general election."I thought it was a little tacky, and I think that it dovetails from things that we saw Mallory McMorrow say last year," Stevens said. "It strikes me as very out of touch with what our state is all about."McMorrow responded by emphasizing her personal background and rejecting claims that she is disconnected from voters."I tweeted normal things like a normal person, and people are desperate for authenticity,"