Haley Stevens backs Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race, abandoning earlier support for Abdul El-Sayed

Representative Haley Stevens has endorsed Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race, shifting her support away from Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, who defeated her in the primary. According to Hindustan Times - World News, the switch followed months of tension regarding campaign strategy, party unity, and Israel policy. In a social media video, Stevens stated, “I don’t belong in Abdul’s campaign.”

The move has caused significant internal friction within the Democratic Party. Ajel English reports that the endorsement has led to staff resignations, while Daily Times notes that Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer publicly condemned the decision as a betrayal of party unity. Stevens faced intense criticism from Democratic leadership following the announcement.

Dawn reports that Stevens appeared with Rogers at a Detroit church, providing an unexpected boost to Republicans two days before the midterm elections. At a rally in Iowa, Donald Trump invited Stevens to join the Republican Party and stated he would reach out to thank her for the endorsement. France 24 describes the move as a high-profile defection that occurred as control of Congress hangs in the balance.

Brief written by urgent.news from Hindustan Times - World News, France 24, Ajel English, Dawn, Daily Times — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.