Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) has stood by her endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers despite Democrat Abdul el Sayed winning the Michigan Senate race. Stevens acknowledged that her decision upset some colleagues and expressed regret over her initial endorsement of el Sayed, citing his associations with figures she deemed problematic. She has received criticism from within her party, including from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who called her actions a betrayal. El Sayed responded to the controversy by stating that it was not significant.
Key facts
- Haley Stevens endorsed Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race.
- Abdul el Sayed won the election with 52.51% of the vote.
- Stevens initially endorsed el Sayed after losing her primary.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized Stevens' endorsement of Rogers.
- Stevens expressed regret over her original endorsement of el Sayed.
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