Haley Stevens backs Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race
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Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens, who lost the primary to Abdul El-Sayed, endorsed Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's Senate race. The endorsement came on Sunday, November 1, after her invitation to a joint event with El-Sayed was withdrawn over a dispute about an antisemitic ad. Stevens appeared with Rogers at a Detroit church and publicly praised him. Democrats, including Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Bernie Sanders, condemned her decision, calling it a “vile betrayal.” Donald Trump praised Stevens and invited her to join the Republican Party. El-Sayed's campaign reported a record fundraising haul of over $2.4 million in a single day after the incident. The Michigan race is considered one of the tightest in the country, and Stevens's support could influence the outcome. Some Democrats, including other party members, have also begun urging voters to back Rogers, deepening the party's rift.
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Publication timeline
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Fox News (outlet profile)
Haley Stevens appears alongside GOP rival Mike Rogers at Detroit church. Haley Stevens stood next to Mike Rogers at a Detroit church after Abdul El-Sayed's campaign withdrew her invitation over the antisemitic ad d…
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CBS News (outlet profile)
Stevens appears with Rogers amid rift with El-Sayed. Haley Stevens, who had the support of the Senate Democrats' campaign arm in the primary, had previously said she was supporting the Democratic ticket.
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Bloomberg (outlet profile)
El-Sayed’s Democratic Rival Appears at Church With GOP’s Rogers. Representative Haley Stevens, who lost the Democratic primary for Michigan’s US Senate seat, appeared at a church event Sunday with Republican candidate M…
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The Hill (outlet profile)
Stevens appears alongside Rogers in Detroit amid El-Sayed feud. Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.), who lost to Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in the Democratic primary earlier this year, appeared at a church on Sun…
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Axios (outlet profile)
Haley Stevens endorses Mike Rogers amid Michigan Democratic feud. Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) appeared Sunday at Detroit's Perfecting Church alongside Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers , praising his support for…
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Abdul El-Sayed’s ex-Dem rival Rep. Haley Stevens makes shocking appearance with GOP rival in 11th-hour Mich. Senate twist. Stevens' gesture comes at a critical time in the Michigan Senate race, which polls say is one of…
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Clarín (outlet profile)
Demócrata Haley Stevens rompe con El-Sayed y aparece junto a republicano Rogers en Detroit. La aparente alianza de Stevens con el contrincante conservador Rogers en un acto religioso en Detroit genera tensión política e…
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Politico (outlet profile)
Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens endorses Republican Mike Rogers for Michigan Senate. It's a blow for Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed in the final days of his campaign, and an escalation of their feud.
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NBC News (outlet profile)
Rep. Haley Stevens endorses GOP candidate Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race. Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., endorsed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers on Sunday, a major shakeup in the final stages of a top battle…
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CNBC (outlet profile)
Democratic Rep. Stevens endorses Rogers over El-Sayed in Michigan Senate election. Haley Stevens had lost the Democratic nomination for Senate in Michigan to Abdul El-Sayed earlier this year.
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Haaretz (outlet profile)
Democrat Haley Stevens backs GOP in Michigan Senate race after Israel feud with El-Sayed. Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed have clashed over Israel and antisemitism since he defeated her in Michigan's Democratic Senate primar…
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NBC News (outlet profile)
Watch: Stevens endorses Rogers in last-minute shakeup. Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., endorsed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers, a major shake-up in the final stages of a top battleground race that could determine…
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The Hill (outlet profile)
Michigan Democrats rip Stevens over Rogers appearance. Michigan Democrats ripped Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) over her appearance with and subsequent endorsement of GOP Michigan Senate candidate former Rep. Mike Rogers…
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BBC News (outlet profile)
Democrat endorses Republican candidate in key Michigan Senate race as party spat escalates. Haley Stevens, a former congresswomen who lost out on the Democratic nomination to Abdul El-Sayed, endorses his opponent days b…
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Newsweek (outlet profile)
Mike Rogers Wins Haley Stevens' Backing in Blow to Democrats’ Senate Hopes. The endorsement came on Sunday after Stevens appeared with Rogers at a church service in Detroit.
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Forbes (outlet profile)
Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens Stunningly Endorses Republican Mike Rogers In Michigan. Stevens lost the Democratic Senate primary to Abdul El-Sayed in August.
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The Hill (outlet profile)
Stevens staff resign over Rogers endorsement. Staffers for Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) are reportedly resigning over the lawmaker’s recent decision to endorse former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) in Michigan's competitive…
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Al Jazeera (outlet profile)
Michigan Dem Haley Stevens endorses Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers. US Rep Stevens lost Democratic primary to Abdul El-Sayed and now endorses his Republican opponent in the Senate race.
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Abdul El-Sayed’s primary opponent Haley Stevens endorses GOP candidate in Michigan Senate race. She shocked party officials Sunday by appearing with Mike Rogers at a Detroit church service
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The Hill (outlet profile)
Stevens defends surprise Rogers endorsement: 'I'm not turning my back on Democrats'. Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens (Mich.) defended her last-minute endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers in the battleground Michigan Sena…
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O Globo (outlet profile)
Derrotada nas primárias, democrata declara apoio a candidato de Trump em disputa crucial pelo Senado no Michigan. A dois dias das eleições legislativas que podem dar à oposição democrata o controle do Congresso, uma dis…
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CBC News (outlet profile)
Michigan Democratic primary loser spurns party candidate to back Republican for Senate. Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed's former opponent in the U.S. Senate primary, Haley Stevens, stunned party officials Sunday by end…
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The Hill (outlet profile)
El-Sayed brushes off late Stevens endorsement of Rogers. Michigan Senate Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed brushed off his former rival Haley Stevens’s surprising and late endorsement of GOP nominee Mike Rogers, sayin…
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The National (UAE) (outlet profile)
Democrat Haley Stevens endorses Republican Mike Rogers after clash with Abdul El-Sayed
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Axios (outlet profile)
"Petty, selfish, unhinged": Haley Stevens' staff and colleagues erupt at her "betrayal". Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) faced fierce backlash from fellow Democrats, party officials and her own staffers after endorsing Rep…
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The Hill (outlet profile)
Schumer calls Stevens's Rogers endorsement 'a despicable betrayal'. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) ripped Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) over her eleventh hour endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers in the c…
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Democrat turns on Abdul El-Sayed and endorses Republican in Michigan race
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The Hill (outlet profile)
Trump commends Stevens' 'bravery' for endorsing Rogers. President Trump on Sunday commended Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) for her endorsement of GOP Senate candidate former Rep. Mike Rogers (Mich.). “Wow, this is BIG! Co…
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The Hill (outlet profile)
RNC says 'Michigan should take notice' of Stevens endorsing Rogers. The Republican National Committee (RNC) on Sunday said Michigan "should take notice" of Rep. Haley Stevens's (D-Mich.) endorsement of her former oppone…
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Fox News (outlet profile)
El Sayed's left-wing allies attack 'evil' Stevens after bombshell Rogers endorsement. Hasan Piker, Mehdi Hasan and others attacked Haley Stevens on X after she surprisingly endorsed Republican Mike Rogers in the heated…
Factual core
- Haley Stevens, a Democrat, endorsed Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race.
- Haley Stevens lost the Democratic primary to Abdul El-Sayed.
- Abdul El-Sayed is the Democratic candidate in the Michigan Senate race.
- The Michigan Senate race is a key battle in the US elections.
- Haley Stevens' endorsement came amid a bitter feud with Abdul El-Sayed.
- Mike Rogers is a Republican candidate in the Michigan Senate race.
- Democratic divisions are shaking up the key Michigan Senate race.
- The midterm elections in the US are scheduled to take place in two days.
- The endorsement occurred two days before key US midterm elections.
In the daily issue: The day in brief — November 2, 2026
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