Rep. Debbie Dingell says Stevens' endorsement of Rogers has galvanized voters for El-Sayed

As of November 5, 2026, Haley Stevens, a Democratic congresswoman from Michigan, faces severe backlash within her party after endorsing Republican Mike Rogers for the U.S. Senate seat she lost in the primary to progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed. The conflict began when Stevens and El-Sayed traded critical statements ahead of a planned joint campaign event on October 31, days before the midterm elections. This public feud intensified when Stevens' fiancé, Jason Turkish, announced he would vote for Rogers due to El-Sayed's criticism of Israel. Subsequently, El-Sayed disinvited Stevens from his events, citing "distractions," and she ultimately endorsed Rogers. Some Democrats are now calling for Stevens’ expulsion from the party. Despite Democratic victories in other races, the controversy continues to overshadow her role within the party.