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Haley Stevens backs Republican in Michigan Senate race, drawing party criticism

Democrat Haley Stevens is supporting a Republican candidate in a key Senate contest in Michigan. Stevens had lost the Democratic nomination to Abdul El-Sayed. Her endorsement has triggered a party dispute, with a senior Democrat denouncing the decision as a betrayal of the party.

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Haley Stevens backs Republican in Michigan Senate race, drawing party criticism
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What to know

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    Haley Stevens endorsed a Republican after losing the Democratic Senate nomination to Abdul El-Sayed.

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    A senior Democrat strongly condemned the endorsement as a betrayal of the party.

Why it matters

The endorsement and the criticism it drew indicate a disagreement within the Democratic Party in this Senate race.

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