Former Democratic Senate Rival Endorses Republican Challenger in Michigan Race
In Michigan, former Democratic U.S. Senate primary rival Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers in the state's Senate race, surprising party officials just days before the election.
Bakersfield, CA, November 1, 2026 —
In a development that has reportedly surprised party officials, former Democratic U.S. Senate primary rival Haley Stevens has endorsed Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s upcoming Senate election. The endorsement comes just days before voters head to the polls.
Stevens, who previously sought the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate, has now publicly backed Rogers, a Republican candidate. This move marks a significant shift and is unexpected given the typical partisan alignments in state and national politics. The timing of the endorsement, so close to the election date, is also noteworthy, potentially influencing voter perceptions and campaign strategies in the final stretch.
The summary provided does not specify the exact date of the election, nor does it detail the specific positions or platforms of either candidate, Haley Stevens or Mike Rogers. Information regarding the reactions of Michigan’s Democratic party officials or the broader implications of this endorsement on the election outcome was also not included in the available details. The specific nature of Stevens’s previous primary rivalry within the Democratic party is also not elaborated upon in the provided summary.
Details concerning the exact number of days before the election when this endorsement was made public, or any specific statements made by Haley Stevens or Mike Rogers regarding the endorsement, are not provided. Similarly, information regarding the specific party officials who were surprised by this development or their stated reasons for surprise is absent from the summary. The competitive landscape of the Michigan Senate race, including other candidates or key issues, is not detailed.
Story summarized from the original created by JOEY CAPPELLETTI, COREY WILLIAMS and MIKE HOUSEHOLDER, Associated Press on www.kget.com, see more information here.
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