Haley Stevens seeks U.S. Marshals protection after death threats

Politics · First reported 3 Nov, 17:18 · Updated 22:04

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Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens requested protection after receiving death threats following her endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers in the state’s Senate race. The supplied reports also describe backlash to the endorsement and Stevens’s stated concerns about Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed’s position on Israel.

Stevens requested U.S. Marshals protection after receiving death threats connected to her endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers.
Stevens had initially backed Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, who defeated her in the Democratic primary, before endorsing Rogers.
Stevens said discomfort with El-Sayed’s position on Israel and being told she was no longer welcome on his campaign trail contributed to her decision.

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Key facts

Officeholder: Haley Stevens is a Michigan representative.
Protection request: Stevens requested protection from the U.S. Marshals Service.
Endorsement: She endorsed Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race.
Primary: Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Stevens in the Democratic primary.