Rep. Haley Stevens Defends Endorsement of GOP Candidate Rogers
Democratic Representative Haley Stevens of Michigan defended her late endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race, stating it was a personal decision and she remains supportive of the Democratic party.
Sioux Falls, SD, November 1, 2026 —
Democratic Representative Haley Stevens of Michigan has publicly defended her decision to endorse Republican Mike Rogers in the ongoing Michigan Senate race. The endorsement, which came late in the race, has drawn attention.
Stevens stated that her decision was a personal one. She emphasized her continued support for the Democratic party, indicating that her endorsement of a Republican candidate does not signify a shift in her overall political allegiance.
Further details regarding the specifics of her reasoning or the timeline of her decision beyond it being ‘late’ were not provided in the summary. The exact nature of her support for Rogers and how it aligns with her party’s platform was also not detailed. The summary does not specify the reactions from her party or constituents to this endorsement.
The trend summary indicates that Stevens maintains her position as a supporter of the Democratic party, despite this particular endorsement.
Story summarized from the original created by Caroline Vakil on thehill.com, see more information here.
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