Politics · Michigan, United States · United States of America · November 2, 2026

Michigan Democrat Stevens endorses Republican Rogers in Senate race

Reported by 7 outlets · first reported Nov 1, 4:06 PM ET

Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for Senate in Michigan. She lost the Democratic primary to Abdul El-Sayed. Party members criticized the move, and Trump praised it.

Why it matters

Michigan's Senate seat could decide which party controls the Senate.

Background

The Senate race is among the closest in the country. El-Sayed won the Democratic nomination over Stevens.

The story so far

1. Oct 23Trump says he ordered DOJ suit over Alaska Senate race certification
2. Oct 24US sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Republican loses
3. Oct 30Justice Department probes Alaska Senate race over two Dan Sullivans
4. Oct 31Trump administration presses probe into second 'Dan Sullivan' on Alaska ballot
5. Nov 1US midterms Tuesday; Democrats favored for House
6. Nov 2Michigan Democrat Stevens endorses Republican Rogers in Senate race
7. Nov 3Michigan Senate race tests Trump's Congress
8. Nov 4Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim elected to US Senate
9. Nov 9US Senate advances energy permitting bill

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Sources

• The Guardian ↗Nov 2, 6:22 PM ET
• Euronews ↗Nov 2, 12:56 AM ET
• CNBC ↗Nov 1, 4:06 PM ET

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