Rep. Haley Stevens Shifts Endorsement in Michigan Senate Race
U.S. Representative Haley Stevens has switched her endorsement in the Michigan Senate race, withdrawing support for Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed and endorsing Republican candidate Mike Rogers shortly before the midterm elections. Stevens cited her disagreement with the Democratic nominee's campaign…
Champaign Urbana & Springfield Decatur, IL, November 1, 2026 — U.S. Representative Haley Stevens has altered her endorsement in the upcoming Michigan Senate race, withdrawing her support for the Democratic nominee and offering it to the Republican candidate. The shift occurred shortly before the midterm elections.
Stevens, a Democrat, announced her decision to withdraw support for Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. She stated her reason for the change was a disagreement with El-Sayed’s campaign rhetoric. In parallel, Stevens has endorsed Republican candidate Mike Rogers in the same race.
Following the endorsement change, Rogers commented on the development, expressing that he felt honored to receive Stevens’ vote. The political move has also had repercussions within Stevens’ congressional office, leading to resignations among her staff members.
The specific nature of the disagreement with El-Sayed’s campaign rhetoric was not detailed, nor were the identities or specific roles of the staff members who resigned.
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