Haley Stevens endorses Mike Rogers amid Michigan Democratic feud

On Sunday, Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) endorsed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers during a visit to Detroit's Perfecting Church. Days before their Senate race, Stevens praised Rogers for his support of Black-owned businesses. Later, she tweeted her endorsement for him. The appearance comes after she initially planned to join Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Jim Clyburn at a Detroit church service, but the plans fell through.

Rogers and Stevens' meeting was arranged at the last minute after they spoke earlier that day. A video showed Stevens entering the church and speaking positively about Rogers. Debbie Dingell, who organized the original plan, asked Stevens not to attend due to the ongoing dispute. Stevens, who lost the Democratic primary to El-Sayed, endorsed him afterward.

The primary rivalry resurfaced last week when Stevens' fiancé, Jason Turkish, said he would vote for Rogers. Stevens demanded El-Sayed address a campaign ad linking U.S. support for Israel to higher grocery prices, which he did. El-Sayed accused Stevens of revisiting the primary issues. On Saturday, El-Sayed rejected the ad's content, leading to Stevens' welcome of his remarks.

The endorsement gives Rogers a notable moment as his party attempts to attract Black and Jewish voters in a tight race that could decide Senate control.