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US midterms: Democrat Haley Stevens backs Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race

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Federico, I. (2026, November 2). US midterms: Democrat Haley Stevens backs Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race. Euronews. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/02/us-midterms-democrat-haley-stevens-backs-republican-mike-rogers-in-michigan-senate-race

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Euronews · collected 2026-11-02 · by Ilaria Federico

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Haley Stevens, a Democrat who lost her party's primary in August to Abdul El-Sayed, has endorsed Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s upcoming Senate race. This endorsement came after a public dispute between Stevens and El-Sayed over an advertisement perceived as antisemitic. Senior Democrats have criticized Stevens for backing a Republican candidate, while Rogers sees the move as a statement against hate. The outcome of this race could influence which party controls the Senate for the next two years.
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Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Michigan's U.S. Senate race, and his former primary opponent Haley Stevens clashed publicly days before a scheduled campaign event in Detroit on October 31, 2026. Their feud intensified when Stevens demanded that El-Sayed disavow a controversial "anti-Israel" TV ad as a precondition for appearing at the rally together. As of November 2, 2026, El-Sayed's campaign asked Stevens to stay away from his events, citing distractions. This public rift highlights tensions within Michigan’s Democratic party, with some Democrats like Stevens criticizing El-Sayad for perceived antisemitism and support for controversial figures, while others remain loyal despite these concerns. The conflict has raised questions about unity in the run-up to crucial midterm elections.

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📰 Haley Stevens Endorses Mike Rogers
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Democratic Democrats Israel Michigan Senate

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Rogers PERSON · 3× Stevens PERSON · 3× Democrats NORP · 2× Israel GPE · 2× Michigan GPE · 2× Senate ORG · 2× Abdul El-Sayed PERSON · 1× Democratic NORP · 1× El-Sayed PERSON · 1× Haley Stevens PERSON · 1×

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The move follows a public feud between the two Democrats, fuelled by disagreements over Israel and an advert by an outside group linking US support for Israel to the rising cost of living.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-02
🔮 The Michigan Senate race is one of the contests that could determine control of the chamber for the next two years.
2026-11-02 · Euronews
US midterms: Democrat Haley Stevens backs Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race · assertive framing

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Haley Stevens announced her support for Rogers on Sunday, abandoning Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who defeated her in the party's primary in August. asserted
who → announce → August
The move follows a public feud between the two Democrats, fuelled by disagreements over Israel and an advert by an outside group linking US support for Israel to the rising cost of living. asserted
move → follow → living
Stevens had demanded that El-Sayed condemn the advert, which she described as antisemitic. asserted
she → demand → which
He said it was not produced by his campaign and rejected its message. asserted
it → say → message
The dispute escalated after El-Sayed's campaign made clear that Stevens was not welcome at a joint campaign appearance in Detroit. asserted
was → escalate → Detroit
She instead appeared alongside Rogers at a church service before announcing her endorsement. asserted
She → appear → endorsement
"I'm a proud Democrat, and I am endorsing Mike Rogers for the United States Senate," Stevens said. asserted
Stevens → endorse → Senate
The endorsement drew criticism from senior Democrats. asserted
endorsement → draw → Democrats
Rogers welcomed the support, describing it as a statement about standing together against hate and the future of Michigan and the United States. asserted
Rogers → welcome → Michigan
The Michigan Senate race is one of the contests that could determine control of the chamber for the next two years. uncertain
that → determine → years
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