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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer backs Haley Stevens in contested Democratic Senate primary
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens in the state's Democratic Senate primary, praising Stevens for her focus on getting things done for Michigan residents.
- Whitmer's endorsement comes ahead of the Aug. 4 primary, where Stevens faces former public health official Abdul El-Sayed; the winner will challenge Republican Mike Rogers in the general election.
- Whitmer’s backing could significantly influence undecided voters, as polls show her endorsement sways about half of those still undecided in the primary.
- The endorsement highlights a policy alignment between Whitmer and Stevens, with Whitmer emphasizing Stevens as the best candidate to represent Michigan in the Senate.
- The primary remains highly competitive, with El-Sayed supported by progressive figures like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, while Stevens has backing from prominent Michigan Democrats and establishment figures.
