New twist in critical Michigan Senate race

As of November 3, 2026, Rep. Haley Stevens withdrew her support for fellow Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, who is running in Michigan's Senate midterm election against Republican Mike Rogers. This decision came after a bitter primary where El-Sayed defeated Stevens earlier that year. In the final days before Election Day, Stevens and El-Sayed had exchanged critical statements, escalating tensions between them. El-Sayed's campaign subsequently disinvited Stevens from future events to avoid "distractions," highlighting deep divisions within the Democratic party. Following her withdrawal, El-Sayed saw a surge in support, raising $2.4 million in donations and receiving endorsements from prominent figures like Jane Fonda and Bruce Springsteen. Stevens claimed she made the decision independently and cited concerns about El-Sayed's fitness to serve as reasons for backing Rogers instead.