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DETROIT — Michelle Taylor gasped and shook her head in disbelief.

Een onverwachte steunverklaring in een felbevochten senaatsrace veroorzaakt deining in de Amerikaanse staat Michigan. Congreslid Haley Stevens, die het in de Democratische voorverkiezing aflegde tegen partijgenoot Abdul El-Sayed, spreekt ineens haar steun uit voor zijn Republikeinse tegenstander Mike Rogers. Met nog minder dan twee dagen te gaan tot de tusse

Deux cent cinquante millions d’Américains sont appelés aux urnes ce mardi 3 novembre 2026 pour les élections de mi-mandat. L'un des enjeux de ces élections sera le vote des Latinos. Les hommes originaires d’Amérique latine avaient voté majoritairement pour Donald Trump en 2024. Mais le Parti républicain pourrait payer dans les urnes les conséquences de la vi

The relationship between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed shattered in part because of Israel, but also because of their sensitive egos and hurt feelings. The split had been months in the making.

<p>A prominent Michigan Democrat endorsed Republican Mike Rogers on Sunday, giving President Donald Trump’s Republicans an unexpected boost in ​a critical US Senate race two days before <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2041517">midterm elections</a> that will decide control of Congress.</p> <p>US Representative Haley Stevens, who lost the Michigan Democrat

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_2667,w_4000/742709' alt='Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks to the press in the spin room after taking part in a debate with Republican rival candidate Mike Rogers, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, US, October 8, 2026. (photo credit: JIM V

<p>A prominent Michigan Democrat endorsed Republican Mike Rogers on Sunday, giving President Donald Trump’s Republicans an unexpected boost in ​a critical US Senate race two days before <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2041517">midterm elections</a> that will decide control of Congress.</p> <p>US Representative Haley Stevens, who lost the Michigan Democrat

Der Kampf um den Senatssitz für den US-Bundesstaat Michigan ist eng. Nun könnte das Rennen noch spannender werden. Denn eine prominente Demokratin unterstützt nun den Spitzenkandidaten der Republikaner. Der fühlt sich geehrt. Auch Trump freut sich.

Unmittelbar vor den Midterms erleben die Demokraten in den USA einen Eklat. Weil sie sich auf die Seite der Republikaner schlug, muss Haley Stevens die Partei verlassen.

Haley Stevens, fosta adversară a democratului din Michigan Abdul El-Sayed în alegerile primare pentru Senatul SUA, i-a surprins, duminică, pe liderii partidului, prin sprijinul acordat republicanului Mike Rogers, pe fondul tensiunilor din Partidul Democrat, care au atins punctul culminant înaintea alegerilor ce ar putea determina echilibrul de putere la Capi

Dans une vidéo postée sur le réseau social X à deux jours du scrutin, Haley Stevens a dit accorder son «soutien à Mike Rogers pour le Sénat des États-Unis» et s’est affichée à ses côtés lors d’une messe dans une église afro-américaine.

J-1 avant les élections de mi-mandat aux États-Unis. L’opposition démocrate au président Donald Trump espère reprendre le contrôle de la Chambre des représentants – c’est presque toujours le cas lors de midterms – mais aussi peut-être du Sénat. La course s’annonce particulièrement disputée dans le Michigan, où le jeune démocrate Abdul El Sayed espère devenir

BBC's Nada Tawfik visited Detroit, Michigan where the party spat unfolded.

A prominent Michigan Democrat has endorsed Republican Mike Rogers, giving President Donald Trump's Republicans an unexpected boost in a critical US Senate race ahead of midterm elections that will decide control of Congress.

Spektakuläres Störfeuer in Michigan: Bei den demokratischen Vorwahlen verlor Haley Stevens gegen Abdul El-Sayed. Jetzt wirft sie ihm »Hass« vor – und wirbt für die Republikaner. Was hinter dem Chaos steckt.

Haley Stevens a annoncé, dimanche, son soutien au républicain Mike Rogers dans la course au Sénat dans l’Etat du nord-est des Etats-Unis, rompant avec le candidat de son parti. Cette décision est l’aboutissement de plusieurs mois de tensions et pourrait entamer les chances démocrates de conquérir le Sénat.

The relationship shattered in part because of Israel, but also because of their sensitive egos and hurt feelings. The split had been months in the making.

Democrats are furious at Rep. Haley Stevens after she endorsed the GOP Senate candidate in Michigan, Mike Rogers, over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. Nikole Killion is in Lansing with details on how it all unfolded.

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_1706,w_2560/744510' alt='Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks Sunday in Detroit in the waning days of the race. (photo credit: Salwan Georges/Getty Images)' title='Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks Sunday

US President Donald Trump praised Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens for endorsing Republican Mike Rogers.

Haley Stevens, who lost a primary to left-wing progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed earlier this year, endorsed his Republican candidate Mike Rogers.

Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed talk about their platforms, how they'd represent Michigan as senators in Washington and what it would mean if they win in the midterm election.

Control of the Senate may be decided in Michigan, where Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is facing Republican Mike Rogers in a tight race. They spoke with 60 Minutes about President Trump, Israel and more.

In Michigan eskaliert der parteiinterne Streit bei den Demokraten: Ex-Anwärterin Haley Stevens schlug sich auf die Seite des politischen Gegners. Das hat nun offenbar drastische Konsequenzen.

First, Michigan race: Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers. Then, inside Cuba under tough U.S. sanctions. And, Victor Wembanyama: The 60 Minutes Interview.

Rep. Haley Stevens has pulled her endorsement of her party’s nominee Abdul El-Sayed, and has announced she is now backing his Republican opponent Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz reports.

Haley Stevens hat in Michigan die Vorwahlen der Demokraten gegen Abdul El-Sayed verloren. Vor den Midterms stellt sie sich hinter den republikanischen Kandidaten.

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_1440,w_2160/744500' alt='US Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI), a candidate for Michigan’s open US Senate seat, hosts a “Meet and Greet” campaign event with former House Majority Whip Congressman Jim Clyburn (D-SC) and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at Michiga

Aux États-Unis, la communauté arabe et musulmane est appelée à voter à travers tout le Michigan pour les élections de mi-mandat. Ses membres, souvent de fervents soutiens du candidat démocrate Abdul el-Sayed, sont très critiques du président américain Donald Trump et de sa politique au Moyen-Orient. De Dearborn, "capitale arabe d'Amérique du Nord", à Warren,

<img style="float: right" src="https://i.ds.at/t3pKVA/rs:fill:150:0/plain/lido-images/2026/11/01/0ade3280-5ceb-43fb-8b10-676588e82907.jpg">Haley Stevens spricht sich nach ihrer internen Wahlniederlage für den Republikaner Mike Rogers aus. Ihr Kontrahent Abdul El-Sayed gibt sich gelassen

Stevens and Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed have feuded publicly recently over a campaign ad Stevens said was anti-Semitic.

The move by Haley Stevens, who lost out on the Democratic Senate nomination to Abdul El-Sayed, was called a "despicable betrayal" by one top Democrat.

Wenige Tage vor den US-Zwischenwahlen hat die Demokratin Haley Stevens überraschend den republikanischen Kandidaten für einen Senatssitz für Michigan, Mike Rogers, unterstützt. Ihr Parteikollege, der linke Demokrat Abdul El-Sayed, habe klargemacht, dass sie nicht länger in seiner Wahlkampagne willkommen sei, sagte sie in einem auf X veröffentlichten Video. V

Rep. Haley Stevens was scheduled to attend a unity event today with Abdul El-Sayed, who beat her in the Democratic primary. Instead, she endorsed his Republican opponent, Mike Rogers.

Stevens, who lost the primary to Abdul El-Sayed, shifts support to Republican Mike Rogers days before midterm election.

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_2200,w_3300/730772' alt='Students demonstrate during a pro-Palestinian protest during the University of Michigan’s spring commencement ceremony on May 4, 2024 at Michigan Stadium. (photo credit: Nic Antaya/Getty Images)' title='Students demonstrate du

À deux jours des élections de mi-mandat, une polémique vient s'immiscer dans la campagne d’Abdul El Sayed, candidat démocrate pour le Sénat, dans l'État du Michigan. Son ancienne adversaire des primaires démocrates, Haley Stevens, refuse de participer à un événement commun. En cause : une publicité de campagne diffusée par un groupe indépendant en soutien à

Haley Stevens had lost the Democratic nomination for Senate in Michigan to Abdul El-Sayed earlier this year.

Stevens’ endorsement came after Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign asked her to no longer attend campaign events in a dispute over an outside ad that Stevens said was antisemitic.

The remarkable show of support for the President Donald Trump-backed candidate in the tightly contested race comes after she was uninvited to a joint event the same day with El-Sayed, who defeated the congresswoman by a slim margin in the August primary.

Stevens' show of support for President Donald Trump's endorsed candidate in the tightly contested race comes after she was uninvited to a joint event the same day with El-Sayed, who defeated the congresswoman by a slim margin in the August primary.

Al Jazeera examines the crucial US Senate race in Michigan, including candidate positions and largest spenders.

Détroit, au Michigan, est située à quelques kilomètres seulement du Canada. Les liens entre les deux pays sont nombreux, mais ils ont été mis à mal par la politique douanière du président américain Donald Trump et la guerre commerciale lancée contre son voisin. Cette proximité va-t-elle jouer un rôle dans les élections de mi-mandat ? Reportage de Valentin Ca

Unity between Democratic progressives and moderates collapses in key Senate race after war of words over Israel

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_1200,w_2160/744380' alt='Democrat US Senate candidate for Michigan Abdul El-Sayed speaks on stage with US Representative Ayanna Pressley (L), Democrat of Massachusetts during a midterm campaign rally in Flint, Michigan on October 18, 2026. (photo cred

Michigan Muslims helped elect Trump. Now their faith is under fire

Shootings on Friday night in California and Michigan at Halloween Spirit stores, a retailer selling costumes and decor, killed two people, authorities said.

Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections on Tuesday, candidates in key races — and President Trump — are making their closing arguments to voters.

The fate of Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the progressive candidate in the race, will serve as a litmus test for the left’s potency heading into the next presidential contest.

CBS News political director Fin Gomez and Cameron Kasky, communications adviser to Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California, discuss the Senate race between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, how the Epstein case is affecting voters, and more.

The Michigan Senate race remains a toss-up between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers. Meanwhile, the New Hampshire Senate race heated up between candidates Chris Pappas and John Sununu during a Wednesday night debate. CBS News' Kaia Hubbard has more.

Michigan has swung between Republicans and Democrats in the past three presidential elections.

Representative Haley Stevens has been less than enthusiastic about Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, injecting late intraparty tensions into a race that could decide Senate control.

Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is trying to push as many Democrats to the polls as possible, as 1.2 million early votes have already been cast in Michigan. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has the details.

Michigan's deputy secretary of state, Aghogho Edevbie, discusses the state's contentious Senate race.

President Trump rallied for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton in Texas. Meanwhile, Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers took aim at opponent Abdul El-Sayed. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Aaron Navarro report.