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Haley Stevens explains why she supported Mike Rogers, withdrew Abdul El-Sayed endorsement amid Michigan midterm upheaval

Haley Stevens explains why she supported Mike Rogers, withdrew Abdul El-Sayed endorsement amid Michigan midterm upheaval

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Representative Haley Stevens, a Democrat from Michigan, has drawn criticism from her party after she withdrew her endorsement of Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El‑Sayed and instead backed Republican Mike Rogers in the 2026 midterm elections. Stevens said she defended her decision amid what she described as a Democratic backlash. The episode underscores intra‑party tension as the midterms begin, with the contest for control of Congress framed as a high‑stakes battle during President Trump’s second term.

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    Representative Haley Stevens sparked Democratic backlash by withdrawing her Senate endorsement in Michigan to back Republican Mike Rogers. As midterm elections begin, this intra-party drama highlights the high-stakes battle for control of Congress during President Trump's second term.

    — The Tribune

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Michigan Democrat Representative showed support for Republican Mike Rogers and withdrew endorsement for party contender Abdul El-Sayed ahead of the midterms.

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Haley Stevens explains why she supported Mike Rogers, withdrew Abdul El-Sayed endorsement amid Michigan midterm upheaval

Michigan Democrat Representative showed support for Republican Mike Rogers and withdrew endorsement for party contender Abdul El-Sayed ahead of the midterms.

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