El-Sayed dismisses Stevens’ backing of Republican Senate candidate

Michigan's Democratic U.S. Representative Haley Stevens has endorsed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers in the state's upcoming U.S. Senate race, surprising many. The endorsement came after Stevens had previously stated her support for Democratic nominee Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. In a video posted on social media, Stevens explained that El-Sayed had previously excluded her from his campaign and had not welcomed her presence.

Stevens further elaborated that she had requested El-Sayed to disassociate himself from an ad deemed antisemitic, but this request was not met. Despite her earlier endorsement of El-Sayed, Stevens is now voting for Rogers. Her fiancé, Jason Turkish, also plans to vote for Rogers and attended an event with him and Sen. Ted Cruz. Stevens' endorsement was met with criticism from Democrats, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer calling it a "despicable betrayal," and the Democratic National Committee Black Caucus Chair Virgie Rollins stating that Stevens had been "used for a political stunt."

Despite the backlash, Stevens remained focused on the issues affecting Michigan, such as gas prices, grocery costs, and air and water quality, emphasizing the need for candidates to prioritize the well-being of all voters.