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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Conceding Michigan race, Stevens endorses opponent El-Sayed
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Hayley Stevens has conceded in the Democratic primary race to fill a Michigan Senate seat and has offered her endorsement to Abdul El-Sayed.
“I want to congratulate Abdul El-Sayed on winning the Democratic nomination for US Senate. He is a doctor, a community health official, a Rhodes Scholar, and a dedicated Michigander. I am proud to offer my support as he takes on (Republican) Mike Rogers in the general election,” Stevens says in a statement.
“This was a thorough and rigorous campaign that brought out the full span of views within the Democratic Party – and that is why we have primaries. I am proud to have put up my hand to serve, and prouder to continue to work together to make sure this Senate seat remains blue, that we flip the United States Senate and continue the work for Michigan,” she continues.
I love Michigan and am so proud to have put up my hand to serve. I spoke with Abdul a few moments ago to offer him my full support as we work to defeat Mike Rogers this November.
Thank you, Michigan. https://t.co/xVnIAFBqLl
— Haley Stevens (@HaleyforMI) August 5, 2026
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