Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow faces scrutiny over thousands of deleted tweets revealing past comments disparaging the Midwest and expressing nostalgia for California. These unearthed posts contradict statements regarding her permanent relocation to Michigan and raise questions about her voting history.
Contradictions Over Residency and Voting Records
McMorrow, a Michigan state lawmaker and Democratic contender, has faced questions regarding her commitment to Michigan following her public statements.
- Stated Move: McMorrow wrote in her 2025 autobiography that she “relocated permanently” to Michigan in 2014.
- Deleted Evidence: A review of the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine revealed deleted posts showing McMorrow identifying as a California resident as late as July 2016.
- Voting Activity: The archived posts show her referencing and urging votes in California’s June 2016 Democratic primary. Furthermore, she was noted as referencing voting in the Los Angeles area in November 2014, while public records indicate she registered to vote in Michigan in August 2016.
McMorrow’s spokesperson stated that the campaign deleted all tweets prior to 2020, and clarified that her move from California was a “process” not complete until mid-2016, during which time she remained registered to vote in California and voted absentee in June 2016.
Political Views and Regional Commentary
The deleted tweets provide insight into a range of progressive views, alongside comments that targeted specific regions of the U.S.
- Middle America Criticism: McMorrow posted about the U.S. amicably breaking into “The Ring (coasts + Can + Mex + parts Mich/Tex) and Middle America” following the 2016 election, suggesting a hypothetical division.
- California Nostalgia: In one instance, she wrote, “There are days like these that make me miss California even more,” in response to a user suggesting California needed its own diplomats.
- Progressive Topics: Other deleted posts covered varied topics, including:
- Support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
- Jokes about a future without cars.
- Comments regarding a southern border wall potentially limiting avocados.
Comparisons to Nazi Germany and Political Extremism
Several deleted posts contained comparisons between the political climate under Donald Trump and Nazi Germany, drawing significant attention.
- In January 2017, she linked to a Dr. Seuss cartoon about Nazi Germany when discussing the political climate.
- When responding to concerns about changing Trump supporters’ minds, she stated, “Agreed. But how do we fight back? Hitler had supporters. Stalin had supporters. Putin has supporters. No one will change their minds.”
- In October 2020, she shared a video from a Holocaust survivor warning about parallels between Nazi Germany and contemporary American politics.
Campaign Context and Current Status
In the current, competitive Democratic Senate primary in Michigan, McMorrow has positioned herself as a moderate pragmatist. Her campaign has declined to confirm or deny specific positions, though they did confirm she stands by a comment lamenting the Michigan weather.
The Michigan Senate race is considered crucial, as it represents one of only two Senate seats in 2026 held by Democrats in states that voted for Trump in 2024.
