{"id":2629010,"date":"2026-07-13T08:42:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T12:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gary-peters-endorses-haley-stevens-over-abdul-el-sayed-to-replace-him-in-michigan\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T08:45:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T12:45:04","slug":"gary-peters-endorses-haley-stevens-over-abdul-el-sayed-to-replace-him-in-michigan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gary-peters-endorses-haley-stevens-over-abdul-el-sayed-to-replace-him-in-michigan\/","title":{"rendered":"Gary Peters endorses Haley Stevens over Abdul el Sayed to replace him in Michigan"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/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%2Fgary-peters-endorses-haley-stevens-over-abdul-el-sayed-to-replace-him-in-michigan%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=2629010&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>Retiring Michigan Senator Gary peters endorsed congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-MI) in Michigan\u2019s upcoming Senate race, favoring her over the more progressive Abdul el Sayed. Peters emphasized Stevens&#8217;s effectiveness and legislative record, aligning with Democratic leaders like Chuck Schumer and others who support her, viewing her as a ready-workhorse suitable for the Senate. Conversely, some progressive figures, including Senators chris Van Hollen and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have endorsed el Sayed, who has recent backing from Bernie Sanders. The race intensified after state Sen. Mallory McMorrow withdrew, leading to a debate were the candidates clashed over financial backing from interests such as AIPAC and Israeli lobbyists. Peters\u2019s endorsement comes amid a closely contested primary, where Stevens has been seen as the more centrist candidate with better chances against GOP nominee Mike Rogers, who has Trump&#8217;s endorsement. Recent polling shows a close race between Stevens and el Sayed, with both considered competitive in the general election against Rogers.  <\/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<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Retiring Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/gary-peters\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1182\">Gary Peters<\/a> (D-MI) endorsed establishment-backed Rep. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4640068\/michigan-senate-debate-el-sayed-stevens-slam-each-other-financial-interests\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4640068\">Haley Stevens<\/a> (D-MI) in Michigan\u2019s race to succeed him in the Senate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peters backed Stevens over the more progressive candidate Abdul el Sayed in the highly anticipated Aug. 4 <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democratic-primary\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"2328\">Democratic primary<\/a> for the Michigan Senate seat, putting his thumb on the scale days after the candidates faced off in their first one-on-one debate.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4644299\/gop-plan-win-long-island-kathy-hochul-zohran-mamdani\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Republican plan to win Long Island runs through Hochul and Mamdani<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4645283\/nancy-mace-lindsey-graham-seat-senate\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Nancy Mace \u2018taking a look at\u2019 Lindsey Graham\u2019s seat after senator\u2019s death<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4645305\/democrats-annie-andrews-graham-south-carolina-senate\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Democrats see opening after Graham\u2019s death shakes up South Carolina Senate race<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis is not about rhetoric. It\u2019s about action. She has been a fighter for Michigan. She has been effective in getting things done for the state,\u201d Peters said of Stevens to <em>the Detroit News<\/em>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two-term senator touted Stevens\u2019s legislative record in his decision to back the four-term congresswoman. Stevens is Senate Minority Leader <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/chuck-schumer\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"384\">Chuck Schumer\u2019s<\/a> (D-NY) preferred candidate in the race over el Sayed, who has several years of public service experience working in Michigan\u2019s local public health administration, but no experience in legislative chambers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe need workhorses in the Senate, and we need someone who can do that job from day one. This is not a place for on-the-job training,\u201d <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/story\/news\/politics\/2026\/07\/13\/gary-peters-backs-haley-stevens-in-democratic-primary-for-michigan-us-senate\/90896216007\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/story\/news\/politics\/2026\/07\/13\/gary-peters-backs-haley-stevens-in-democratic-primary-for-michigan-us-senate\/90896216007\/\">Peters said<\/a> in his endorsement message.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peters joins Schumer and several other upper chamber colleagues, including Sens. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ruben-gallego\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"10230\">Ruben Gallego<\/a> (D-AZ) and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/chris-coons\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1885\">Chris Coons<\/a> (D-DE), backing Stevens. However, several more left-wing federal legislators have lined up behind el Sayed recently, including Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/chris-van-hollen\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1944\">Chris Van Hollen <\/a>(D-MD) and Rep. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/alexandria-ocasio-cortez\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"282\">Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez<\/a> (D-NY). Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/bernie-sanders\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"41\">Bernie Sanders<\/a> (I-VT) has been <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4645163\/sanders-ocasio-corte-abdul-el-sayed-michigan-senate-primary\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4645163\/sanders-ocasio-corte-abdul-el-sayed-michigan-senate-primary\/\">stumping for el Sayed<\/a> in the state after endorsing him earlier in the primary.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But Peters\u2019s endorsement comes after the race saw a bit of a shake-up when state Sen. Mallory McMorrow <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4636582\/mallory-mcmorrow-suspend-michigan-senate-campaign\/\">dropped her bid<\/a> for the Senate seat in early July. Stevens and el Sayed faced off in their first debate without McMorrow days later, with the two hitting each other hard on the financial interests backing their respective campaigns as they sparred over the influence <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/aipac\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"2620\">AIPAC<\/a> and Israeli lobbyists should hold in federal races.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4640068\/michigan-senate-debate-el-sayed-stevens-slam-each-other-financial-interests\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4640068\">MICHIGAN SENATE DEBATE: EL SAYED AND STEVENS SLAM EACH OTHER OVER FINANCIAL INTERESTS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stevens\u2019s supporters have pitched her as the more centrist candidate who would be more competitive in the general election against GOP candidate <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/mike-rogers\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1022\">Mike Rogers<\/a>, a popular name in the Wolverine State who fell to Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/elissa-slotkin\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"11673\">Elissa Slotkin<\/a> (D-MI) by just about 19,000 votes in 2024, 48.6% to 48.3%. Rogers is endorsed by President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\">Donald Trump<\/a>, who won the state in 2024.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">El Sayed has <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/interactive\/polls\/michigan-us-senate-election-polls-2026.html\">led Stevens<\/a> in recent polling, but the margin between the two has remained close. Early general election polling between each respective Democratic candidate against Rogers has also remained within a razor-thin margin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sen. 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