{"id":2437984,"date":"2025-05-22T13:10:59","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T17:10:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pelosi-endorses-haley-stevens-in-michigan-senate-race-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-05-22T13:11:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T17:11:59","slug":"pelosi-endorses-haley-stevens-in-michigan-senate-race-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pelosi-endorses-haley-stevens-in-michigan-senate-race-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Pelosi endorses Haley Stevens in Michigan Senate race &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpelosi-endorses-haley-stevens-in-michigan-senate-race-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2437984&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) in her campaign for the U.S. Senate seat to be vacated by retiring Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) in the 2026 midterm elections. Pelosi praised Stevens as a &#8220;proven fighter for Michigan,&#8221; highlighting her work on the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >auto rescue task force<\/a> and her efforts to strengthen Michigan&#8217;s manufacturing sector. In response, Stevens expressed pride in receiving Pelosi&#8217;s support, emphasizing her lifelong dedication to serving Michigan and her past contributions, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/despite-insistence-by-democrat-politicians-and-medical-elites-empirical-evidence-does-not-conclusively-show-that-masks-reduce-the-spread-of-covid\/\" title=\"Despite Insistence by Democrat Politicians and Medical Elites, Empirical Evidence DOES NOT Conclusively Show that Masks Reduce the Spread of COVID\">including<\/a> the passage of the CHIPS Act. <\/p>\n<p>Pelosi is the first notable Democrat to back Stevens, who is competing against other Democratic candidates, including state Senator mallory McMorrow and former Wayne County health director Abdul El-Sayed. On the Republican side, former Rep. Mike Rogers is making another bid for the Senate, alongside Tudor Dixon, who is considering a run after her recent gubernatorial campaign. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/top-republican-leader-slams-marjorie-taylor-greene-a-cancer-for-the-republican-party\/\" title=\"Top ...ublican Leader Slams Marjorie Taylor Greene: A \u2018Cancer For The ...ublican Party\u2019\">primary election<\/a> is scheduled for August 2026.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Pelosi endorses Haley Stevens in Michigan Senate race<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2120878\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Former House Speaker <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/nancy-pelosi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Nancy Pelosi<\/a> (D-CA) endorsed Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3387203\/haley-stevens-michigan-senate-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Haley Stevens<\/a> (D-MI) for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/michigan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Michigan<\/a> Senate race.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Stevens is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3388278\/michigan-senate-primary-reopen-democratic-wounds-israel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">one of several<\/a> Democrats <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3387203\/haley-stevens-michigan-senate-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">running to replace<\/a> retiring Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) in the 2026 midterm election.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3419357\/new-york-republicans-salt-take-credit-deduction\/\">New York Republicans scramble to take credit for SALT deduction<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3418408\/gerry-connolly-dies-reignites-democratic-debate-age\/\">Gerry Connolly&#8217;s death reignites Democratic debate over age<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3418056\/trump-big-beautiful-bill-clears-house-rules-committee-gop\/\">Trump&rsquo;s &#8216;big, beautiful bill&#8217; heads for the House floor after clearing &#8216;DC after dark&#8217; hearing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;Haley Stevens is a proven fighter for Michigan! I am proud to endorse her for the U.S. Senate,&rdquo; Pelosi said in a statement. &ldquo;From her time as Chief of Staff on the auto rescue task force to her work strengthening Michigan&rsquo;s manufacturing industry in Congress, it&rsquo;s clear Haley is well equipped to stand up to Donald Trump&rsquo;s chaos, lower costs for our families and ensure every Michigander can thrive. Haley has delivered results for the American people as a Member of the House Democrats &ndash; and I know she will accomplish a great deal as the next Senator from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-michigan-house-member-files-to-impeach-governor-gretchen-whitmer\/\" title=\"BREAKING: ... House Member Files to Impeach Governor Gretchen Whitmer\">great state<\/a> of Michigan.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, Stevens said, &ldquo;I am so proud to have Speaker Emerita Pelosi&rsquo;s support in this race.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve spent my life fighting for Michigan &mdash; from helping save 200,000 jobs during the auto rescue, to passing the CHIPS Act &mdash; bipartisan legislation to bring our semiconductor industry home &mdash; to always protecting Michiganders&rsquo; earned benefits. I look forward to working with Speaker Emerita Pelosi to stand up to the Trump-Musk chaos agenda, lower costs, and make sure every Michigander can get ahead in the Senate,&rdquo; Stevens&rsquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pelosi-schumer-file-measure-that-sets-up-process-to-ram-through-biden-stimulus-without-gop-support\/\" title=\"..., Schumer File Measure That Sets Up Process To Ram Through Biden Stimulus Without GOP Support\">statement continued<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Pelosi and Stevens shared a moment together in 2020 after Stevens <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3388703\/republican-attack-plan-haley-stevens-michigan-senate-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">gave a fiery speech<\/a> on the House floor, during which Stevens began shouting remarks and fighting with other Democrats. She was eventually ruled out of order, and had her microphone turned off.<\/p>\n<p>Pelosi, then the House speaker, was seen smiling at Stevens after the incident and <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/mkraju\/status\/1243544991516983296\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">sat down<\/a> next to her for a moment, according to CNN. It was one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3388703\/republican-attack-plan-haley-stevens-michigan-senate-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">several outbursts<\/a> she has had during public events, leading to criticism from Republicans.<\/p>\n<p>Pelosi is the first prominent Democrat to endorse Stevens&rsquo;s candidacy. Stevens met with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) earlier this month, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2025\/04\/10\/politics\/michigan-senate-race-democrats-mcdonald-rivet\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">according<\/a> to CNN.<\/p>\n<p>Other Democratic contenders in the race include state Sen. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3367334\/democrat-mallory-mcmorrow-launch-bid-michigan-senate-seat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Mallory McMorrow<\/a> and former Wayne County health director <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3383108\/progressive-democrat-uncommitted-movement-jumps-into-michigan-senate-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Abdul El-Sayed<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3224765\/senate-democrats-hope-midterms-2024-downballot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SENATE DEMOCRATS SEE HOPE FOR MIDTERMS WITH 2024 DOWNBALLOT RESULTS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>On the Republican side of the race, former GOP Rep. Mike Rogers, who unsuccessfully ran for the Senate in 2024, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3379164\/mike-rogers-michigan-senate-race-again\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">announced another<\/a> bid. Republican Tudor Dixon, who lost the 2022 gubernatorial race to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) by 10 points, said she is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3352133\/tudor-dixon-2026-run-senate-governor-michigan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">considering a run<\/a> for Senate or governor.<\/p>\n<p>The primary will be held in August 2026.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2120878\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2120878\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pelosi backs Haley Stevens for Michigan Senate seat<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2910,"featured_media":2437985,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/haley-stevens.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[13348,55722,33558,3928],"class_list":["post-2437984","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-endorsement","tag-haley-stevens","tag-michigan-senate-race","tag-pelosi"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/haley-stevens.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2437984","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2910"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2437984"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2437984\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2437988,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2437984\/revisions\/2437988"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2437985"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2437984"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2437984"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2437984"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}