Haley Stevens on Michigan Senate endorsement
The gist
Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for Senate two days before the midterms.
Her switch from the Democratic nominee splits a race seen as among the tightest.
How it unfolded
- Aug 2026El-Sayed sought to distance himself from a controversy after streamer Hasan Piker implied Jews' support for Israel puts them at risk of personal violence, saying Piker did not speak for the campaign; he stopped short of disavowing Piker.
- Nov 1, 2026Stevens and Rogers attended a church service together Sunday morning at Perfecting Church in Detroit, prompting questions about whom she supported.
- Nov 1, 2026Stevens officially switched her endorsement to Rogers in a video posted to social media, saying El-Sayed told her she was no longer welcome in his campaign.