# Michigan Democrat stuns party by backing Republican in pivotal Senate race

https://mins.news/en/item/125123

- France 24, 2026-11-02 08:20 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20261102-michigan-democrat-stuns-party-back-republican-candidate-critical-senate-race

> On the eve of the US midterms, Representative Haley Stevens backed Republican Mike Rogers instead of Democrat Abdul Al-Sayed, who defeated her in the primary. The move laid bare divisions in the party as control of Congress remains at stake.

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