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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorses Haley Stevens in Democratic US Senate primary
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by THOMAS BEAUMONT and JOEY CAPPELETTI, Associated Press , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 24, 2026
· 2 min read
WASHINGTON (AP) Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate on Friday, in a race with Abdul El-Sayed that has become a focal point for the party's fight between its moderate establishment and progressive wings. As governor, I have one strat...
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Key takeaway Senate on Friday, in a race with Abdul El-Sayed that has become a focal point for the party's fight between its moderate establishment and progressive wings.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The endorsement of Haley Stevens by Governor Gretchen Whitmer brings significant weight to the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, particularly in the Detroit area where Stevens has established herself as a four-term congresswoman. Whitmer's decision to back Stevens, who has a proven track record of winning tough elections, including flipping a Republican-held House seat in 2018, could influence voters in the region. The Detroit event where Whitmer and Stevens appeared together underscores the importance of local support in this critical battleground Senate seat. With the primary election approaching on August 4, Stevens' ability to garner support from prominent figures like Whitmer and Rep. Jim Clyburn may give her an edge in a tight race against Abdul El-Sayed. The outcome of this primary will have significant implications for the state's political landscape, and Detroit voters will play a crucial role in determining the Democratic nominee who will face Republican Mike Rogers in November.
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Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
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What is this story about? WASHINGTON (AP) Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate on Friday, in a race with Abdul El-Sayed that has become a focal point for the party's fight between its moderate establishment and progressive wings. As governor, I have one strat...
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