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Whitmer Endorses Haley Stevens Ahead of Michigan Senate Primary

7/25/2026

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary on July 24, 2026.
Whitmer said Stevens has what it takes to win and can get things done for Michiganders.
The endorsement arrived a day before early in-person voting begins for the Aug. 4 primary.
Stevens, congresswoman, is backed by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Gary Peters and has received $30 million from AIPAC.
Whitmer’s May poll approval rating was 52.2%.

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary on July 24, 2026.
Whitmer said Stevens has what it takes to win and can get things done for Michiganders.
The endorsement arrived a day before early in-person voting begins for the Aug. 4 primary.
Stevens, congresswoman, is backed by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Gary Peters and has received $30 million from AIPAC.
Whitmer’s May poll approval rating was 52.2%.