Haley Stevens backs GOP candidate Mike Rogers for Michigan Senate seat

Summary

Rep. Haley Stevens, who lost the Michigan Democratic Senate primary to Abdul El‑Sayed by less than 14,000 votes, endorsed Republican nominee Mike Rogers at a Detroit church on November 1, 2026 after being disinvited from El‑Sayed’s events. She said she remains a proud Democrat but will support Rogers because El‑Sayed told her she was no longer welcome. The endorsement sparked staff resignations and criticism from Democratic leaders, while President Trump praised her loyalty.

Why it matters

Democrats fear the endorsement could weaken party unity and jeopardize a crucial Senate seat they must hold to gain a majority, while Republicans see it as a sign of cross‑party appeal that could help flip the chamber. Both sides view the outcome as influencing national legislative power and future election strategies.

Sources (12)

• Trump: Haley Stevens Displayed Bravery Backing Rogers Over El-Sayed Breitbart
• Democrat Haley Stevens Endorses Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate Race National Review
• Democrat Haley Stevens endorses Abdul El-Sayed’s Republican rival Mike Rogers The Guardian
• Democrat Haley Stevens Issues Stunning Endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate Race Breitbart
• Mike Rogers Wins Haley Stevens’ Backing in Blow to Democrats’ Senate Hopes Newsweek
• Democrat Rep. Haley Stevens Endorses GOP’s Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate Race The Epoch Times
• Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens endorses Republican Mike Rogers for US Senate The Post Millennial
• Democrat Haley Stevens, Republican Mike Rogers Seen Attending Same Church Breitbart
• Haley Stevens attends church with GOP’s Mike Rogers as Michigan Democrats feud MS NOW
• Democrat Haley Stevens Endorses Republican Mike Rogers for Senate The American Conservative
• HUGE DEVELOPMENT: Democrat Haley Stevens Joins Mike Rogers at Church After Being Snubbed by Abdul El-Sayed The Gateway Pundit
• Republican Mike Rogers: Democrat Haley Stevens ‘Absolutely Right’ to Call On Abdul El-Sayed to Denounce Anti-Jewish Ad Breitbart