Rep. Haley Stevens Shifts Endorsement in Michigan Senate Race
In the Michigan Senate race, Democratic Representative Haley Stevens switched her endorsement from Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed to Republican candidate Mike Rogers just before the midterm elections.
Birmingham, AL, November 1, 2026 — In a notable shift just prior to the midterm elections, Democratic Representative Haley Stevens has changed her endorsement in the Michigan Senate race. Stevens, a Democrat representing Michigan’s 11th Congressional District, previously endorsed fellow Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. However, her endorsement has now moved to Republican candidate Mike Rogers.
The timing of this endorsement switch, occurring shortly before voters head to the polls for the midterm elections, marks a significant development in the highly watched Michigan Senate contest. The specific date of Representative Stevens’ endorsement switch was not provided.
Stevens’ decision to endorse a Republican candidate while being a Democratic representative is a departure from typical party alignments. The summary does not provide details regarding the specific reasons or motivations behind Representative Stevens’ endorsement change. Information about whether Abdul El-Sayed or Mike Rogers have publicly commented on this development was also not included in the provided summary.
The Michigan Senate race is a key battleground election, and shifts in endorsements can sometimes influence voter perceptions and campaign dynamics. Further details regarding the precise timeline of this endorsement change and any statements made by the involved parties are not available in the provided trend summary.
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