Whitmer Backs Stevens
Whitmer’s endorsement adds weight to a heated Democratic Senate primary in Michigan.
July 24, 2026 · Updated Jul 24, 8:00pm ET
MS NOWSecret paid influencer campaign backing Stevens floods Michigan Senate race
NBC NewsMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer backs Haley Stevens in contested Democratic Senate primary
New York PostMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorses Haley Stevens ahead of key Democratic Senate primary
Associated PressMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorses Haley Stevens in Democratic US Senate primary
Washington TimesGov. Whitmer backs Stevens in fierce Michigan Senate primary
Political WireGretchen Whitmer Endorses Haley Stevens for Senate
FOX NewsAbdul El-Sayed scores Sen Tina Smith's endorsement in Democratic primary that exposes party divide
Washington ExaminerWhitmer backs Haley Stevens in hotly contested Michigan Senate race
The Daily WireMajor Establishment Democrat Plants Flag Against Abdul El-Sayed
TownhallWhitmer Endorses Stevens Over Socialist El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Primary
RedStateLatest in MI Senate Race - Including Whitmer Endorsement - Is Not Going to Make the Left Happy
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Pano rates the coverage Mostly Right.
What happened
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Gretchen WhitmerAmerican politician and attorney (born 1971) endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens
Haley StevensAmerican politician (born 1983) for U.S. Senate on Friday, giving Stevens a high-profile in-state backing in the Democratic primary. Stevens is competing against former public health official Abdul El-Sayed
Abdul El-SayedAmerican politician and epidemiologist (born 1984) for the nomination to succeed retiring Sen. Gary Peters
Gary PetersAmerican politician and naval officer (born 1958). El-Sayed, who received Sen. Tina Smith’s endorsement Thursday, is running with support from the party’s progressive wing, while Stevens has drawn establishment Democratic support. Michigan voters will choose the Democratic nominee on August 4, with Republican Mike Rogers awaiting the November 3, 2026, general election.
Michigan Senate Race
Part of the storyline · Storyline →- Aug 4Michigan Senate PrimaryBalanced
- Aug 3El-Sayed Michigan Senate BidBalanced
- Aug 2Abdul El-Sayed Vs AIPACLeans Left
- Jul 31El-Sayed vs. StevensBalanced
- Jul 24Whitmer Backs Stevens (this story)Mostly Right
