Politics · November 2, 2026
Stevens shocks Democrats with last-minute Rogers endorsement
Part of: Michigan Senate: El-Sayed vs. Rogers →
In the final days before the Michigan Senate midterm election, Representative Haley Stevens endorsed Republican candidate Mike Rogers over Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. Stevens, who previously lost the Democratic primary to El-Sayed, cited a renewed dispute with her former rival—partly involving an advertisement she characterized as antisemitic—as a factor in her decision. Democratic leadership, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and California Governor Gavin Newsom, have publicly condemned the endorsement as a betrayal. The move marks a shift for Stevens, who had previously criticized Rogers for his alignment with President Trump and his stances on policy issues like healthcare and abortion.
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- The GuardianMBFC: Left-Center
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Reported across the spectrum
- Representative Haley Stevens endorsed Republican candidate Mike Rogers.
- Stevens lost the Michigan Democratic Senate primary to Abdul El-Sayed.
- The endorsement occurred just days before the midterm election.
- Democratic leadership, including Chuck Schumer and Gavin Newsom, have publicly condemned Stevens' action.
Reported by only some outlets
- Stevens cited a dispute over an outside group's advertisement, which she labeled antisemitic, as a reason for her switch.
- El-Sayed stated he disagreed with the advertisement but accused Stevens of reviving their primary feud.
- Stevens previously criticized Rogers for his positions on tariffs, abortion, healthcare, and his alignment with Donald Trump.
- Newsom suggested during a 2WAY interview that the sudden shift indicated 'something was going on there.'
- Chuck Schumer's campaign account characterized Rogers as a 'tool' of the President and billionaire donors.
Left-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
characterize the endorsement as an 'extraordinary' act of 'betrayal' that has 'roiled' a critical race while emphasizing party unity behind El-Sayed against a 'tool' of the President.
Right-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
highlight the contrast between Stevens' current endorsement and her previous 'attack lines' while focusing on her specific criticisms of El-Sayed as a source of 'hate.'
Centrist outlets tend to focus on…
portray the endorsement as a 'bombshell' and a 'November surprise' that has shocked the Democratic party in the closing days of the election.
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