Democrat Haley Stevens Endorses Republican Mike Rogers for U.S. Senate in Michigan
In Michigan, Democrat Haley Stevens, who previously ran against Abdul El-Sayed, endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for the U.S. Senate.
Raleigh Durham, NC, November 1, 2026 — In a notable political development in Michigan, U.S. Representative Haley Stevens, a Democrat, has publicly endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for the U.S. Senate. Stevens, who previously ran against Abdul El-Sayed, made the announcement regarding her support for Rogers.
The endorsement signifies a cross-party alignment in a state where political dynamics are closely watched. Mike Rogers is seeking the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat. Details regarding the specific reasons behind Stevens’ endorsement of a Republican candidate were not provided in the available information.
Haley Stevens, representing Michigan’s 11th Congressional District, has been a prominent figure in state Democratic politics. Her past political contest against Abdul El-Sayed was a significant event in local elections. The current endorsement extends her political engagement into the upcoming U.S. Senate race.
Information concerning the timeline of this endorsement or any specific events leading up to it was not detailed. The political implications of a sitting Democrat endorsing a Republican candidate in a key Senate race are likely to be a subject of further discussion and analysis within the state’s political landscape. The candidate’s platforms and past records will be important factors as the election progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by JOEY CAPPELLETTI, COREY WILLIAMS and MIKE HOUSEHOLDER, Associated Press on www.cbs17.com, see more information here.
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