Democratic Rep. Stevens endorses Republican Rogers over rival El-Sayed in Michigan Senate election
Haley Stevens had lost the Democratic nomination for Senate in Michigan to Abdul El-Sayed earlier this year.
TL;DR
- Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed.
- Stevens had previously lost the Democratic primary to El-Sayed but had supported his candidacy.
- The endorsement followed rising tensions with El-Sayed's campaign over a political ad concerning U.S. support for Israel.
- Stevens stated she does not align with El-Sayed or controversial commentator Hasan Piker, who campaigned with El-Sayed.
- El-Sayed dismissed Stevens' endorsement, focusing on voter concerns.
- Stevens' fiancé, Jason Turkish, had previously endorsed Rogers, citing rising antisemitism.
- Several staffers in Stevens' congressional office resigned following her endorsement.
- Senate Democratic leadership, including Chuck Schumer, reaffirmed support for El-Sayed and criticized the Republican attacks.
- Michigan Democratic Party chair Curtis Hertel stated Stevens is not and will not be a member of the party.
- President Trump praised Stevens' endorsement on Truth Social.