Whitmer endorses Stevens in Michigan race
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens over progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed in the Democratic primary for the state's open Senate seat, signaling establishment Democratic concerns about a far-left victory in the August 4 primary.
Key Points
- Whitmer made a last-minute endorsement of Stevens, reflecting Democratic Party anxiety about El-Sayed's progressive candidacy
- The endorsement highlights an intra-party divide between establishment and progressive Democrats in Michigan
- The open Senate seat primary is competitive and strategically important for Democrats heading into the general election