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Whitmer Endorses Stevens for Open Michigan Senate Seat

7/28/2026

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) on July 24, 2026.
Haley Stevens and El-Sayed will debate live on FOX 2 from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on July 28, 2026.
Haley Stevens has about $30 million in outside spending, while El-Sayed raised $4.5 million in small-donor funds last quarter.
The primary winner will face former Rep. Mike Rogers (R) in the November 3, 2026 general election for the open Senate seat.

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) on July 24, 2026.
Haley Stevens and El-Sayed will debate live on FOX 2 from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on July 28, 2026.
Haley Stevens has about $30 million in outside spending, while El-Sayed raised $4.5 million in small-donor funds last quarter.
The primary winner will face former Rep. Mike Rogers (R) in the November 3, 2026 general election for the open Senate seat.