Haley Stevens endorses Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race

Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers on Sunday, two days before Michigan voters choose between Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. The announcement followed a public dispute between Stevens and El-Sayed over campaign events and an outside group’s advertisement; the race is closely contested and could affect control of the Senate.

• Stevens, who lost the Democratic nomination to El-Sayed, announced her support for Rogers after appearing with him at a Detroit church on Sunday. She said El-Sayed had told her she was no longer welcome in his campaign.· 2 sources
• The dispute escalated over an outside group’s advertisement linking U.S. support for Israel to higher grocery prices. Stevens urged El-Sayed to condemn it; he said it was not produced by his campaign and that he disagreed with its contents.· 2 sources
• Rogers welcomed Stevens’ endorsement. El-Sayed told reporters he was focused on voters’ concerns, including the cost of living, and downplayed the significance of the dispute.· 2 sources
• Michigan Democratic officials and lawmakers criticized Stevens’ move and reiterated support for El-Sayed. Stevens’ longtime chief of staff and other office staff resigned, according to the reports.· 2 sources
• The reports describe the contest as close and say it could help determine control of the Senate. NBC News reported that more than 2 million Michigan votes had already been cast.· 2 sources