Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Representative Haley Stevens in the open Michigan Senate race on July 24, 2026. This endorsement comes as a surprise and occurs just ahead of the primary election scheduled for August 4. Whitmer's endorsement indicates concerns within the Democratic Party regarding the potential success of progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
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Governor Whitmer endorses Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan Senate race
Governor Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens in the Michigan Senate race on July 24, 2026. The endorsement reflects Democratic concerns about the possibility of a progressive candidate winning in the upcoming primary on August 4.
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