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Haley Stevens Enters Competitive Michigan Senate Race

The Democratic field expands as Stevens focuses on Trump's tariff policies and her auto industry credentials in the fight for a pivotal swing-state seat.

FILE - Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., joined by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., speaks during a press conference on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr., File)
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Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., announced Tuesday that she is running for Senate.

Overview

  • Rep. Haley Stevens officially announced her candidacy for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, joining a crowded Democratic primary to succeed retiring Sen. Gary Peters.
  • Stevens emphasized her experience as chief of staff for the Obama administration’s auto rescue task force, highlighting her role in saving 200,000 Michigan jobs during the Great Recession.
  • She criticized former President Donald Trump's tariff policies as harmful to Michigan's auto industry, calling them chaotic and a threat to tens of thousands of jobs in the state.
  • The Democratic primary now includes Stevens, state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, and former Wayne County health director Abdul El-Sayed, with McMorrow and El-Sayed already positioning themselves as outsider candidates.
  • The general election is expected to be highly competitive, with former Rep. Mike Rogers leading the Republican bid and the Cook Political Report rating the race as a toss-up.