Governor Whitmer shifts endorsement to Abdul El-Sayed after primary win
Governor Gretchen Whitmer withdrew her support for Haley Stevens and backed Abdul El-Sayed after he secured the Democratic primary.
After the primary results were tallied, Governor Gretchen Whitmer changed her endorsement from Rep. Haley Stevens to Abdul El-Sayed, congratulating him and other Democratic winners. El-Sayed edged out Stevens by fewer than 15,000 votes with about 99% of ballots counted. He will challenge Rep. Mike Rogers, the unopposed Republican nominee, in the upcoming general election.
Whitmer called on Democrats to work together to defeat MAGA Republicans and deliver results for Michigan. Stevens contacted El-Sayed to concede the race and expressed pride in offering her full support for the November contest. The endorsement shift highlights the party’s focus on consolidating support ahead of the November ballot.
Why it matters
The endorsement change signals Democratic unity in Michigan as the race heads toward the November election.
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