Haley Stevens Endorses Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate Race

Democratic Representative Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for the US Senate seat in Michigan on November 1, 2026. The endorsement came days after Stevens and Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed exchanged public criticism and only days before the November 3 midterm election.

Stevens, who lost the Democratic primary to El-Sayed, appeared with Rogers and stated her support. The move broke with her party and complicated Democratic efforts to present a united front. Earlier in the week Stevens had said she still planned to back El-Sayed despite the feud. The reversal drew immediate attention from both parties.

The Michigan race is one of several contests that will determine control of the Senate. Democrats need a net gain of four seats to take the chamber. Michigan has been viewed as competitive. El-Sayed, a progressive candidate, won the primary. Rogers is the Republican nominee. Stevens’s endorsement gives Rogers a high-profile Democratic backer in the final stretch.

National Democratic leaders have focused on holding or flipping seats in Michigan, Alaska, Ohio and other states. In Alaska a federal judge dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit that sought to block certification of the Senate race if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan lost. Polls there showed Democratic challenger Mary Peltola with a narrow lead. In Ohio Vice President JD Vance campaigned for Republican candidates.

President Donald Trump campaigned in Iowa for Republican Ashley Hinson on the Sunday before the election. Democrats hold a 7.8-point lead among likely voters in some national polls. Control of the House is also in play, with Democrats needing only a small number of flips according to some assessments.

Stevens’s decision highlights internal Democratic tensions in Michigan. El-Sayed responded by framing the race in terms of opposition to Trump. The endorsement does not change the ballot but adds a visible split in the final 48 hours. Early voting is already under way in many states.

The midterms will decide the balance of power in both chambers for the remainder of Trump’s term. Senate control affects confirmation of judges and executive nominees. House control affects legislation and oversight. Michigan’s outcome is one of several that could tip the Senate.

No further public statements from Stevens or El-Sayed altering the endorsement had appeared by the morning of November 2. Campaign events continued across the country on the final full day before voting.