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As of November 2, 2026, Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) endorsed the Republican candidate Mike Rogers, just days before the midterm election and a week after she initially agreed to campaign with her former Democratic primary rival, Abdul El-Sayed. The endorsement came amid escalating tensions between Stevens and El-Sayed over an ad produced by a supportive political action committee. Stevens had demanded that El-Sayed condemn the ad, which she viewed as controversial due to its stance on Israel. Despite efforts from party leaders like Rep. Debbie Dingell to broker unity, the feud continued, leading to Stevens' dramatic shift in support just days before Election Day. This move has raised concerns within the Democratic Party about potential losses in a critical Senate race in Michigan and could undermine broader party efforts nationwide.