Stevens Endorses Rogers in Michigan Senate Race
Former Democratic-aligned figure Stevens backs Republican Mike Rogers as the campaign enters its final stretch.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Elections
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Stevens announced her endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race, which Rogers welcomed. Reports say many of Stevens' staff resigned immediately after the announcement.
Why it matters
The endorsement comes in a Michigan Senate seat now held by a retiring Democrat, a seat last won by a Republican in 1994. Michigan voted for Joe Biden in 2020 and Donald Trump in 2024, making the race a closely watched test.
The Michigan Senate seat has not gone to a Republican since 1994, when the last Republican won it. Reporting does not confirm the number of staff departures or whether they are tied to the endorsement.
The players
Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers is the Republican candidate in the Michigan Senate race who received the endorsement.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump is the current President of the United States, who praised Stevens at a campaign rally in Iowa.
The details
Stevens announced her endorsement of Mike Rogers, and Rogers made remarks to reporters welcoming it. Trump called Stevens "very brave" at a campaign rally in Iowa, and reports say many of her staff resigned right after the announcement.
Timeline
Stevens' endorsement and staff resignations were reported ahead of the final day of campaigning before the November 2, 2026 midterm elections.
Political Context
The seat has not been won by a Republican since 1994, so this endorsement arrives against three decades of Democratic control. Opposition arguments and Democratic counter-messaging are not detailed in the available extraction.
Michigan voters face a closely contested Senate race in the final days before the midterm elections on November 2, 2026. The endorsement may influence how some voters weigh the candidates ahead of Election Day.
The takeaway
Endorsements in close races can shift attention quickly, but voters should weigh candidates' positions directly before deciding.
Further reading
Explore more on the Elections section for Michigan context.
Source note: This article includes information reported by BBC.
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