Sen. Gary Peters endorses Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan Senate primary

Retiring Michigan U.S. Senator Gary Peters publicly backed Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary for the state’s U.S. Senate seat. Peters argued Stevens is a proven “fighter for Michigan” with a legislative record that can deliver results from day one, contrasting her with progressive challenger Abdul El‑Sayed, who lacks congressional experience. The endorsement came days after the two candidates’ first debate and after state Sen. Mallory McMorrow withdrew from the race. Stevens, a centrist favored by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and other senior Democrats, is positioned as the more electable candidate against GOP nominee Mike Rogers in the general election. The move has drawn criticism from progressive members of the party but underscores Peters’ desire to influence the nomination before his retirement.