Haley Stevens’s endorsement of Mike Rogers stories

Nov 2, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate seat despite racist attacks

Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's Senate race, becoming the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate despite facing anti-Muslim attacks during the campaign.

Nov 2, 20263 sources

Oct 31, 2026

Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens endorses Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race

Rep. Haley Stevens, who lost the Democratic primary to Abdul El-Sayed, endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for Senate two days before the election, sparking fierce backlash from Democrats and prompting her chief of staff to resign.

Oct 31, 20267 sources

Top claims

▪The Michigan Senate seat won by Abdul El-Sayed was previously held by retiring Democratic Senator Gary Peters
▪President Donald Trump and Republican candidates targeted Abdul El-Sayed with anti-Muslim rhetoric, baselessly accusing El-Sayed of being a communist, a jihadist, and tied to the Muslim Brotherhood
▪High voter turnout was recorded on November 3, 2026 in Dearborn, Michigan, where Arab American and Muslim voters formed long lines at polling stations to oppose anti-Muslim campaign rhetoric

People involved

Donald Trump Bernie Sanders Abdul El-Sayed Justin Sherman

Subtopics

2026 U.S. midterm elections2 Democratic Party2 Elections2 Political parties2 Republican Party2 Senate races2 US midterm elections2 US Senate2 Chuck Schumer1 Congress1 Immigration and Customs Enforcement1 Muslim Brotherhood1 U.S. Congress1 U.S. endorsements & alliances1 U.S. House members1

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