Overview

• Rep. Haley Stevens officially announced her candidacy for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, vacated by retiring Sen. Gary Peters.
• Stevens joins a growing Democratic primary field, including state Sen. Mallory McMorrow and former health director Abdul El-Sayed, with more potential candidates expected.
• Her campaign focuses on protecting Michigan's auto industry, criticizing Trump's tariffs as reckless and damaging to the state's economy.
• On the Republican side, former Rep. Mike Rogers has declared his candidacy, aiming to flip the seat in this pivotal battleground state.
• The Cook Political Report rates the race as a toss-up, highlighting Michigan's critical role in determining Senate control in 2026.