Michigan Race Shifts Toward El-Sayed as Stevens Doubles Down on Endorsement
Summary
Cook Political Report changed its rating of Michigan’s Senate race from “Toss-Up” to “Lean Democrat,” citing a contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers. The shift came after El-Sayed’s former primary rival, Representative Haley Stevens, reaffirmed her support for Rogers following criticism of advertisements about U.S. aid to Israel.Key Facts
- Abdul El-Sayed is a former public health official and the Democratic candidate in the race.
- Mike Rogers is a former representative and state senator running as the Republican candidate.
- Cook Political Report changed its rating from “Toss-Up” to “Lean Democrat.”
- Haley Stevens endorsed Rogers on Sunday and reiterated her support in a social media post on Monday.
- Stevens said advertisements linking U.S. aid to Israel with rising grocery costs affected her position.
- The advertisements came from the progressive outside group Rebellion PAC, according to the article.
- El-Sayed said the advertisements were not made by his campaign and that he disagreed with their contents.
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