Democrats Turn on Haley Stevens After Mike Rogers Endorsement
Summary
Representative Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race two days before Election Day, after losing the Democratic primary to Abdul El-Sayed. Democratic leaders and Stevens’ staff criticized the move, while party officials reaffirmed their support for El-Sayed.Key Facts
- Stevens announced her endorsement of Rogers at a Detroit church on Sunday.
- Stevens had initially endorsed El-Sayed after losing the August Democratic primary, but their relationship later deteriorated.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called Stevens’ endorsement a “despicable betrayal” and said he supported El-Sayed.
- Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel Jr. said Stevens was no longer a party member and reaffirmed support for El-Sayed.
- Many members of Stevens’ congressional staff, including her longtime chief of staff, resigned after the endorsement.
- Senator Mark Kelly and Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin also criticized Stevens’ decision and backed El-Sayed.
- The article said Republicans held a 53–47 Senate majority and that Democrats needed to defend Michigan’s open seat while seeking gains elsewhere.
- Senate Majority PAC had committed or spent more than $43 million on ads in the Michigan race since Labor Day, according to AdImpact data cited by The Washington Post.
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