The Aporia · El-Sayed scores single-day fundraising record after Haley Stevens endorses rival

Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign reported raising over $2.4 million on a single day from more than 65,000 donors, setting a fundraising record in Michigan's Senate race. This surge came after Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican candidate Mike Rogers, despite previously competing against El-Sayed in the Democratic primary. Stevens cited El-Sayed’s association with political streamer Hasan Piker as her reason for not supporting him. The endorsement led to criticism from national Democrats like Chuck Schumer and the Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel.

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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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🔮 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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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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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

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The Democratic candidate's campaign said Sunday’s haul came from more than 65,000 donors, who gave an average of $36.74. asserted

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Nearly 29,600 people contributed to the campaign for the first time. asserted

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"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

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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

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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. uncertain

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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

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