Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) has rejected claims that her fiancé, Jason Turkish, influenced her decision to endorse Republican Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul el Sayed. In a post on X, she labeled the speculation as sexist and emphasized her independence in making the endorsement. Stevens criticized the advertising tactics used by el Sayed's campaign, which she felt were harmful, and expressed disappointment in the response from party leaders. Despite her endorsement of Rogers, the Cook Political Report rated el Sayed as having a favorable chance to win the election.
Key facts
- Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Mike Rogers over Abdul el Sayed two days before the midterm elections.
- Stevens called claims of external influence on her decision sexist.
- She criticized el Sayed's campaign for harmful advertising tactics.
- Stevens expressed disappointment in the reaction from party leaders, including Hakeem Jeffries.
- The Cook Political Report rated el Sayed as favored to win the election.
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