# Democrat backs Republican in key Michigan Senate race as party rift deepens

https://mins.news/en/item/124617

- BBC News, 2026-11-01 18:24 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c95ynzv88n68o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Haley Stevens publicly endorsed Republican Mike Rogers after her relationship with Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed deteriorated. The two clashed over a campaign ad blaming Israel for high food prices. The closely contested Senate race takes place on Tuesday.

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