Haley Stevens endorsed Republican over Abdul El-Sayed

02.11.2026 06:25 HotInfo

Democrat Haley Stevens in Michigan endorsed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers, despite having run against Abdul El-Sayed in the Democratic primaries. She announced her decision on Sunday, just days before the Senate election. Le Monde ↗

Stevens lost the Democratic primary by a narrow margin and subsequently refused to endorse El-Sayed. Tension between the two politicians reportedly escalated after a campaign in which Stevens accused her former party rival of hatred. She later appeared alongside Rogers during a church service in Detroit. Independent ↗

Rogers received support from the opposite political camp at a time when the battle for the Michigan Senate seat is considered close. Democratic officials reacted sharply to Stevens's move, and according to reports, the party removed her from its campaign team after her public appearance with the Republican candidate. Spiegel.de ↗

El-Sayed, who won the primary, reportedly responded calmly to the situation, according to available reports. However, the dispute between the Democrats could affect voter mobilization ahead of the November election. Meanwhile, Republican candidate Mike Rogers received significant support from President Donald Trump, who praised Stevens's decision and attacked El-Sayed during a campaign rally in Iowa. The Guardian ↗

The election results will show whether Stevens's endorsement strengthens Rogers's campaign, or whether Democratic voters remain with El-Sayed despite the intra-party conflict.