Democrat Haley Stevens endorses GOP's Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race 2 days before election
Summary
Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for the U.S. Senate on Sunday, two days before the election. Her endorsement followed a dispute with Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed over an event and disagreements involving Israel; the move deepened party tensions as El-Sayed and Rogers compete for retiring Sen. Gary Peters’ seat.Key Facts
- Stevens lost to El-Sayed in the August Democratic Senate primary.
- Stevens announced her endorsement of Rogers after attending a Detroit church service with him.
- Stevens said El-Sayed had told her she was no longer welcome in his campaign.
- Stevens had recently said she would vote for El-Sayed, despite criticizing some of his comments about Israel.
- A person familiar with the developments said Stevens’ longtime chief of staff resigned after her appearance with Rogers, and other staff members might follow.
- El-Sayed attended a separate Detroit church service with Democratic officials, including Rep. Debbie Dingell and Rep. Jim Clyburn.
- El-Sayed and Rogers are competing for the seat held by retiring Democratic Sen. Gary Peters.
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