2026
Haley Stevens lost the Michigan Democratic Senate primary to Abdul El-Sayed by about one percentage point and then endorsed him, but they never campaigned together apart from one unity event.
“Stevens endorsed El-Sayed after losing the primary by about a percentage point, but aside from a unity event right after that, they never campaigned together.”
Sam Greenblatt · Michigan Democrats Feud, Midterm Map Shifts, US-Iran Diplomacy Efforts, 0:03:02
2026
On the Sunday before the election, Haley Stevens revoked her endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed and backed his Republican opponent in Michigan's Senate race.
“Congresswoman Haley Stevens, who lost the Democratic primaries to Abdul El-Sayed, has said Sunday she's not only revoking her endorsement of him, she's backing his GOP opponent.”
Leila Fadel · Michigan Democrats Feud, Midterm Map Shifts, US-Iran Diplomacy Efforts, 0:02:39
2026
Haley Stevens's longtime chief of staff and many other staff members quit after she revoked her endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed.
“Stevens' longtime chief of staff announced he and many staff have now quit, saying they're shocked and heartbroken by her actions.”
Sam Greenblatt · Michigan Democrats Feud, Midterm Map Shifts, US-Iran Diplomacy Efforts, 0:05:28
2026
The chair of the Michigan Democratic Party wrote that Haley Stevens was no longer a member of the party.
“And the Michigan Democratic Party chair wrote that Stevens was no longer a member.”
Sam Greenblatt · Michigan Democrats Feud, Midterm Map Shifts, US-Iran Diplomacy Efforts, 0:05:28
2026
Haley Stevens said Abdul El-Sayed did not do enough to reassure Jewish voters or disavow rhetoric from some of his supporters that she called dangerous.
“Stevens says El-Sayed did not do enough to reassure these voters or to disavow rhetoric made by some of his supporters, she says, is dangerous.”
Sam Greenblatt · Michigan Democrats Feud, Midterm Map Shifts, US-Iran Diplomacy Efforts, 0:04:18
2026
Haley Stevens, who lost the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan, endorsed Republican Mike Rogers over Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed.
“the losing Democratic primary candidate in the Michigan Senate race, Haley Stevens, snub the Democratic nominee, Abdul Ossayed, and cross party lines and endorse his Republican rival, Mike Rogers.”
Michael Barbaro · A Guide to Election Night 2026, 0:05:14
2026
Representative Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers on the Sunday before the election, attending church with him and holding a press conference.
“Haley Stevens' uh, shocking decision to endorse Mike Rogers on Sunday morning, which included going to church with him and holding a press conference afterwards.”
Jon Favreau · Last Call for Takes!, 0:17:44