Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to Skip Democratic Party Convention Due to Safety Concerns

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced on July 30, 2026, that she will not attend the Michigan Democratic Party convention scheduled for August 29 in Lansing, citing fears of harassment. During a roundtable discussion with Jewish leaders, Nessel expressed concerns about her safety, stating, "I feel like my presence isn’t going to be welcome. I don’t want to get chased around... I don’t want to get booed off the stage." She criticized party leadership for not addressing her concerns about targeted harassment and warned that antisemitism is a growing issue within the party. Nessel emphasized the need for respectful discourse and debate without threats. Her comments come amid a contentious Senate primary in Michigan, where ideological divisions over Israel are becoming more pronounced. Left-wing candidate Abdul El-Sayed has been associated with anti-Israel activists, while former Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow has also acknowledged antisemitism within the party. In response to Nessel's decision, Michigan Democratic Party spokesman Derrick Honeyman stated that the party is committed to ensuring a safe environment for all attendees and rejects all forms of hateful conduct.