Stevens Backs Republican Rogers in Michigan Senate Race

WHO:

Newsweek - Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers.

BBC News - Stevens is a former congresswoman who lost the Democratic nomination to Abdul El-Sayed; she endorsed El-Sayed’s opponent, Rogers.

NBC News - Stevens is identified as a Democratic representative from Michigan (“Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich.”).

CBS News Politics - Stevens had support from the Senate Democrats’ campaign arm in the primary and had previously said she was supporting the Democratic ticket.

NY Post - Stevens is described as El-Sayed’s former Democratic opponent.

WHAT:

Newsweek - Rogers won Stevens’ backing, which the article characterized as a blow to Democrats’ Senate hopes.

BBC News - Stevens endorsed the Republican candidate opposing El-Sayed.

NBC News - Stevens’ endorsement of Rogers was described as a major shake-up in the final stages of a battleground Senate race.

NBC News - The race could determine which party controls the Senate.

CBS News Politics - The endorsement occurred amid a rift between Stevens and El-Sayed.

NY Post - Stevens made an appearance with her Republican rival, described as an “11th-hour” twist.

WHERE:

Newsweek - Stevens appeared with Rogers at a church service in Detroit.

NBC News - The Senate race is in Michigan.

WHEN:

Newsweek - Stevens’ endorsement came on Sunday.

BBC News - Stevens endorsed Rogers days before the vote.

NBC News - The endorsement came during the final stages of the race.

NY Post - The appearance came at a critical point in the Michigan Senate race.

WHY:

NY Post - The article said polls indicated the Michigan Senate race was one of the tightest in the country.

(UPDATED November 1, 2026 19:00 UTC)

Democratic Representative Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s closely watched Senate race. Stevens, who lost the Democratic nomination to Abdul El-Sayed, appeared with Rogers at a Detroit church. The late endorsement shakes up a contest that could determine which party controls the Senate.