Debbie Stabenow backs Korey Hall for Michigan Senate race

Former U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow endorsed Korey Hall for Michigan State Senate District 3 on Tuesday, giving the open-seat campaign a high-profile boost in Southeast Michigan. The endorsement highlights Hall’s work on food access, schools and community outreach, and comes as the race draws growing attention.

Why it matters: - Former U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow is one of Michigan’s best-known Democratic figures, and her endorsement gives Korey Hall a prominent boost in the open State Senate race. - The backing signals Hall’s appeal to voters focused on working families, affordability and neighborhood-level problem solving. - Stabenow’s support may help Hall build credibility with labor, community and civic leaders across Southeast Michigan.

What happened: - Stabenow endorsed Hall for Michigan State Senate in District 3 on Tuesday. - The race is for an open seat and is drawing attention across Southeast Michigan. - Hall worked in Stabenow’s office and later served on her campaign team. - Hall said he was honored to receive the endorsement.

The details: - Stabenow said Hall has shown a commitment to economic opportunity, education, public health and community engagement. - Stabenow highlighted Hall’s work on expanding food access and strengthening local economies. - Hall worked with Stabenow on Double Up Food Bucks, a program that helps families buy healthy food while supporting Michigan farmers. - Hall also worked on efforts to provide Detroit Public Schools students with free breakfast and lunch. - Stabenow said Hall has built relationships in Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park and across Southeast Michigan by listening to residents and bringing people together. - Hall said his campaign is focused on economic opportunity, stronger neighborhoods, small businesses, better educational outcomes and family success. - Hall said he has earned support from leaders, community advocates, labor supporters, educators and residents in the district.

Between the lines: - Stabenow’s endorsement ties Hall to a familiar and trusted state-level brand on issues like food access and public education. - Hall is presenting himself as a candidate with both policy experience and neighborhood ties, a combination that could matter in a district where local credibility is a key asset. - The emphasis on affordability and practical results suggests the campaign wants to reach voters with immediate economic concerns, not just partisan messaging.

What’s next: - Hall will continue campaigning for the District 3 seat as endorsements and local support build. - Stabenow publicly urged voters in the 3rd District to support Hall in the race. - The campaign is likely to keep centering cost-of-living issues, schools and community investment as the election moves forward.

The bottom line: - Stabenow’s endorsement gives Hall a meaningful lift in a competitive open-seat race and reinforces his pitch as a results-driven candidate for Detroit-area voters.