El-Sayed’s primary rival stuns Democrats by endorsing his GOP opponent in Michigan Senate race

In Michigan's U.S. Senate race, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed faced a primary challenger named Haley Stevens. After losing that primary contest, Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers instead of supporting El-Sayed in the general election. This endorsement surprised Democratic party officials.

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Part of The 2026 Michigan Senate race: Abdul El-Sayed vs. Mike Rogers

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 16h ago· ran in 6 outlets

El-Sayed's primary opponent stuns Democrats by endorsing Republican opponent in Michigan Senate race

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 20h ago

In a stunning move, Democrat Stevens endorses Republican Rogers in Michigan Senate race

PBS NewsHourLean Left· 20h ago· ran in 4 outlets

Democrat Haley Stevens endorses GOP's Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race 2 days before election

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 21h ago

Turmoil in Michigan's Senate race as Democrat Haley Stevens appears with Republican Mike Rogers

MS NowLeft· 22h ago

Haley Stevens backs GOP’s Rogers in Michigan Senate race, setting off staff exodus

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Democrat endorses El-Sayed’s rival in Michigan

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WSVN MiamiLean Left· 15h ago

El-Sayed’s primary opponent stuns Democrats by endorsing Republican opponent in Michigan Senate race

WOOD TV8Center· 16h ago

El-Sayed's primary opponent stuns Democrats by endorsing Republican opponent in Michigan Senate race

WKBN YoungstownCenter· 16h ago

El-Sayed's primary opponent stuns Democrats by endorsing Republican opponent in Michigan Senate race

WHDH BostonLean Left· 17h ago

El-Sayed’s primary opponent stuns Democrats by endorsing Republican opponent in Michigan Senate race

WHEC RochesterCenter· 18h ago

El-Sayed’s primary opponent stuns Democrats by endorsing Republican opponent in Michigan Senate race

KAAL RochesterCenter· 22h ago

El-Sayed’s primary opponent stuns Democrats by endorsing Republican opponent in Michigan Senate race

WLNS LansingCenter· 17h ago

Michigan Democrats slam Haley Stevens, say she's 'abandoned everything' after backing Rogers in Senate race

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WHEC RochesterCenter· 18h ago

El-Sayed’s primary rival stuns Democrats by endorsing his GOP opponent in Michigan Senate race

KAAL RochesterCenter· 22h ago

El-Sayed’s primary rival stuns Democrats by endorsing his GOP opponent in Michigan Senate race

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BRPROUD Baton RougeCenter· 20h ago

Democrat Haley Stevens endorses GOP's Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race 2 days before election

CBS 17 RaleighCenter· 20h ago

Democrat Haley Stevens endorses GOP's Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race 2 days before election

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 20h ago

Democrat Haley Stevens endorses GOP's Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race 2 days before election

Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· 20h ago

Democrat Haley Stevens endorses GOP’s Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race 2 days before election

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American GreatnessRight· 5h ago

Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens Crosses Party Lines to Back Republican Mike Rogers for Senate

Breitbart NewsRight· 19h ago

Democrat Haley Stevens Says Her Vote in Michigan U.S. Senate Race Is with Mike Rogers: 'Can't Stand with Hate'

TribliveLean Right· 20h ago

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s primary opponent stuns Democrats by endorsing Republican opponent in Michigan Senate race

MyNorthwestLean Right· 18h ago· ran in 4 outlets

The Latest: Democrat who lost Michigan Senate primary backs Republican in general election contest

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France 24Center· 6h ago

Michigan Democrat stuns party to back Republican candidate in critical Senate race

France 24Center· 6h ago

Michigan Democrat's endorsement of Republican ruffles critical Senate race

BBC NewsCenter· 17h ago

Democrat endorses Republican candidate in key Michigan Senate race as party spat erupts

Financial TimesCenter· 1d ago

Michigan feud threatens Democratic unity in key Senate race

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