Turmoil in Michigan's Senate race as Democrat Haley Stevens appears with Republican Mike Rogers
Summary
Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens appeared with Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers at a Detroit church service, days before the election. Her appearance followed a dispute that kept her from a planned event with Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed and highlighted divisions among Democrats over Israel and campaign messaging.Key Facts
- El-Sayed defeated Stevens by a narrow margin in the August Democratic primary.
- Rogers, a former congressman, is challenging El-Sayed for the Senate seat held by retiring Democrat Gary Peters.
- President Donald Trump endorsed Rogers.
- Stevens has criticized El-Sayed's comments about Israel, and her fiancé said he planned to vote for Rogers.
- Stevens had been scheduled to appear with El-Sayed and U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn at a church event.
- Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell said she asked Stevens not to attend the planned joint event because the dispute had become distracting.
- El-Sayed appeared at a separate church service with other Michigan and national Democrats.
- Early voting began on Oct. 24, and the election was scheduled for Tuesday.
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