In a surprising development during the midterm election cycle, Democratic Representative Haley Stevens broke with her party to endorse Republican nominee Mike Rogers in Michigan’s high-stakes Senate race.
The endorsement followed days of escalating tension between Stevens and her former primary rival, Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. Responding to the announcement, El-Sayed told reporters he remains focused on issues that matter to voters, adding, “I actually don’t think about Haley Stevens.”
The move triggered swift political fallout, drawing widespread condemnation from both state and national Democratic leadership. Top congressional Democrats quickly signaled their backing for El-Sayed, while House Speaker Mike Johnson and President Donald Trump praised Stevens for her cross-party support.
