Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens endorses Republican Mike Rogers, prompting criticism from Senate leaders
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Rep. Haley Stevens withdrew her support for Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and endorsed Republican Mike Rogers, drawing rebuke from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Rep. Haley Stevens announced on Sunday that she is endorsing Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers, ending her previous support for Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. In a video statement, Stevens said she was asked to stay away from El-Sayed’s campaign and that she therefore backs Rogers.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer responded on X, calling the endorsement a betrayal and reaffirming Democratic support for El-Sayed, whom he said will advocate for working-family economic interests. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also posted on X, urging voters to reject Rogers and support El-Sayed.
President Donald Trump praised Stevens’s decision on Truth Social, describing it as a display of loyalty to Michigan voters.
El-Sayed, who is contesting a close race with Rogers, dismissed the endorsement change and focused on cost-of-living concerns affecting Michigan residents.
Stevens, who lost the Democratic primary by a narrow margin, had previously indicated she would vote for El-Sayed. The split between the two candidates grew over disagreements on U.S. policy toward Israel, with El-Sayed calling for an end to military funding and labeling Israeli actions in Gaza as genocide, positions Stevens opposed.
The endorsement comes as the Senate race tightens, with both campaigns intensifying outreach ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.