Stevens Backs Rogers as El-Sayed Raises $2.4M

Michigan Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers over her party’s nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, shortly before Election Day, drawing sharp criticism from Democratic leaders and shaking up the race. Stevens cited a personal and political rift, disagreements over Israel-related issues, and concerns about El-Sayed’s rhetoric and associations, while saying she remains a proud Democrat. Rogers praised the endorsement, and El-Sayed’s campaign reported raising a record $2.4 million in one day afterward. The tension followed El-Sayed’s narrow primary victory over Stevens and reportedly culminated in his asking her not to join him at a church service.