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Haley Stevens' endorsement stunt backfires with El-Sayed setting single-day fundraising record

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Steinhauser, P., & Macias, A. (2026, November 2). Haley Stevens' endorsement stunt backfires with El-Sayed setting single-day fundraising record. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/haley-stevens-endorsement-stunt-backfires-el-sayed-setting-single-day-fundraising-record

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Fox News · collected 2026-11-02 · by Paul Steinhauser, Amanda Macias

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Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate campaign raised over $2.4 million in a single day, breaking Michigan’s fundraising record with contributions from more than 65,000 donors. This surge came after Democratic Representative Haley Stevens endorsed Republican candidate Mike Rogers, which reportedly angered progressive supporters and drew criticism from party leaders like Chuck Schumer and the Michigan Democratic Party chair. El-Sayed himself dismissed Stevens’ endorsement, stating he is focused on voters and policy rather than political disputes.
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As of November 2, 2026, Rep. Haley Stevens, a Democrat from Michigan, endorsed the Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers and appeared alongside him at Detroit’s Perfecting Church, causing significant tension within the Democratic party. This endorsement came just days before the midterm elections, during which Abdul El-Sayed, her former primary opponent, is running as the official Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan.

The conflict escalated when El-Sayed publicly asked Stevens to stay away from his campaign events and church appearances, stating he did not want any "distractions" before the election. Following these public disputes, Stevens was disinvited from a planned joint rally with El-Sayed in Detroit. Her fiancé, Jason Turkish, had previously endorsed Rogers due to disagreements over Israel policies.

This internal division has drawn attention to broader Democratic party tensions and could impact control of the Senate if Democrats fail to maintain their majority. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries suggested that Stevens might face disciplinary action from her party for supporting a Republican candidate, deepening existing conflicts among Michigan Democrats.

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🔮 She insisted, however, in the video message posted to social media over the weekend that she could not support El-Sayed, citing his backing from radical left-wing political streamer Hasan Piker. "Hey Michigan, as you may have seen, our Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, Abdul said that I was no longer welcome in his campaign and that I should stay away and he's right.
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🔮 Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., who helped organize the planned appearance, said Stevens was asked to skip it after the dispute became a distraction and upset the church’s bishop. El-Sayed’s campaign also asked Stevens to stay away from its remaining events. Stevens fiancé, Jason Turkish, has previously endorsed Rogers and appeared at a Rogers campaign event, saying he could not support El-Sayed because of his positions on Israel. The dispute has put a spotlight on Democratic divisions in a close Senate race that could help determine control of the chamber.
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El-Sayed PERSON · 4× Stevens PERSON · 4× Democratic NORP · 3× Michigan GPE · 3× Senate ORG · 3× Abdul PERSON · 2× Mike Rogers PERSON · 2× Republican NORP · 2× Abdul El-Sayed PERSON · 1× Haley Stevens PERSON · 1×

Narrative

The fundraising surge came on the heels of Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., endorsing Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers on Sunday after months of turmoil following her primary loss to the more progressive candidate.
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🔮 She insisted, however, in the video message posted to social media over the weekend that she could not support El-Sayed, citing his backing from radical left-wing political streamer Hasan Piker. "Hey Michigan, as you may have seen, our Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, Abdul said that I was no longer welcome in his campaign and that I should stay away and he's right.
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Haley Stevens' endorsement stunt backfires with El-Sayed setting single-day fundraising record · mixed framing

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Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign says it raised more than $2.4 million in a single day, setting a fundraising record in the final stretch of the Michigan race. asserted
it → say → race
The Democratic candidate's campaign said Sunday’s haul came from more than 65,000 donors, who gave an average of $36.74. asserted
who → say → 36.74
Nearly 29,600 people contributed to the campaign for the first time. asserted
people → contribute → time
The fundraising surge came on the heels of Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., endorsing Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers on Sunday after months of turmoil following her primary loss to the more progressive candidate. asserted
Stevens → come → candidate
"As Michiganders head to the polls, the momentum behind Abdul’s campaign has never been stronger," campaign spokesperson Cole Wozniak said in a statement following the final-hour cash haul. asserted
Wozniak → head → haul
Stevens, who was considered the more moderate establishment candidate in her primary against El-Sayed earlier this year, said she remains "a very proud Democrat" who loves Michigan. asserted
who → consider → Michigan
She insisted, however, in the video message posted to social media over the weekend that she could not support El-Sayed, citing his backing from radical left-wing political streamer Hasan Piker. "Hey Michigan, as you may have seen, our Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, Abdul said that I was no longer welcome in his campaign and that I should stay away and he's right. uncertain
he → insist → campaign
And that's why I'm endorsing Mike Rogers for the United States Senate today," Stevens said in a video posted on X. The endorsement of the Trump-backed Republican candidate drew swift criticism from Democrats. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called it "a despicable betrayal" and said his caucus in the upper chamber remains united behind El-Sayed. Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel also condemned Stevens’ decision, saying she had "abandoned everything she claims to care about." El-Sayed brushed off the endorsement Sunday, telling reporters he does not think about Stevens or Rogers and was focused on voters and policy. He also has attempted in recent months to distance himself from Piker amid the streamer's rising national recognition and increased scrutiny on his controversial statements — including antisemitic sentiments and claiming that "America deserved 9/11." uncertain
America → endorse → 9/11
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