Election 2026

Haley Stevens Endorses Mike Rogers, Spurns Leftist Abdul El-Sayed

Democrats are bluntly denouncing Stevens as a traitor.

Robby Soave | 11.1.2026 3:01 PM

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Exhibiting a stunning rejection of leftist Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed, Rep. Haley Stevens (D–Mich.) has unexpectedly endorsed Mike Rogers, the Republican candidate, in the Michigan Senate race.

Her announcement, posted to X on Sunday afternoon, followed days of escalating hostilities with El-Sayed, who defeated Stevens in the Democratic Senate primary. She initially endorsed her fellow Democrat, but then Stevens' fiance, Jason Turkish, stated last week he could not vote for El-Sayed, citing the candidate's insufficient distance from Hasan Piker, Cenk Uygur, and other unrelenting progressive critics of Israel. That prompted El-Sayed to disinvite Stevens from all future campaign events; Rogers clearly sensed an opportunity, and secured Stevens' support after reaching out to her.

"Our Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Abdul said I was no longer welcome in his campaign and I should stay away, and he's right," said Stevens on X. "And that's why I am endorsing Mike........

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