Haley Stevens, a former U.S. congresswoman and prominent figure in the Michigan Democratic Party, has endorsed the Republican candidate in the state’s key Senate race, a move that occurs just days before the election.
Stevens, who recently lost the Democratic primary nomination to Abdul El-Sayed, made the endorsement public as tensions within the party appear to escalate. Her decision to support the opposing party’s nominee marks a significant break from the standard partisan alignment typically seen in such high-stakes contests.
The endorsement comes at a critical juncture for the Michigan Senate race, where the outcome is expected to be closely watched. By backing the Republican opponent, Stevens has added a new layer of complexity to the campaign dynamics in the state.
Stevens had previously sought the Democratic nomination, facing off against El-Sayed in the primary. Her loss in that contest appears to have fueled the current political friction, leading to her public support for the Republican candidate in the general election.
The development underscores the intensifying internal disputes within the Michigan Democratic establishment, with Stevens’s endorsement serving as a tangible manifestation of the ongoing party spat.
<small>Source: BBC News — read the original story there.</small>
