Battleground Democrats Who Know How To Win Tough Races Endorse Haley Stevens for Senate
5/11/2026
DETROIT, MI – Today, 13 Democratic members of Congress, all of whom have a track record winning tough races in swing districts throughout their time in Congress, endorsed Haley Stevens for Senate. In their endorsement, they cited Haley’s relentless fight for the people of Michigan and how she is the best choice to take on Mike Rogers come November.
“We stand at a critical moment for our country. As Democrats in Congress who know what it takes to win tough elections, we are proud to stand with Haley Stevens and endorse her candidacy for U.S. Senate. Haley’s relentless fight for the people of Michigan - standing up to Donald Trump’s chaos agenda and working to bring down costs for working people - makes her the clear choice to take on Mike Rogers and win this critical Senate seat in November. Haley’s the fighter Michigan deserves, and she’s got what it takes to win,” said the House members.
“I am honored to have the support of so many of my colleagues in Congress,” said Congresswoman Haley Stevens. “This group of people knows firsthand how to win in key battlegrounds and take on Donald Trump’s chaotic agenda. With their support, I look forward to continuing the fight to bring down costs for working people in Michigan and defeat Mike Rogers come November. ”
SEE THE DEMOCRATIC LEADERS WHO KNOW HOW TO WIN TOUGH RACES ENDORSING HALEY STEVENS FOR SENATE:
Congressman Ami Bera (CA-06)
Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26)
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13)
Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24)
Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04)
Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06)
Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01)
Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03)
Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07)
Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06)
Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) - Chair of the New Democrat Coalition
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17)
Congressman George Whitesides (CA-27)
These members join the growing coalition of House members who know how to win tough races and have previously endorsed Haley Stevens for Senate, including:
- Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14)
- Congresswoman Emilia Sykes (OH-13)
- Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05)
- Congressman Don Davis (NC-01)
- Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06)
- Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03)
- Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04)
Haley continues to build the infrastructure to win statewide in Michigan and gain momentum. She has the most union endorsements in the Senate race by a long shot, with more than double her closest opponent. So far, Haley has been endorsed by the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Operating Engineers 324, SMART Local 292, Boilermakers Local 169, Sheet Metal Workers Local 80, Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 2, Plumbers Local 98, IronWorkers Local 25, Teamsters Local 243, UNITE HERE Local 24, Michigan Machinists Council, and Pipefitters, Steamfitters, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Service Local Union 636.
She has been endorsed by former U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow and community leader Colleen Ochoa Peters, in addition to former Rep. Brenda Lawrence and a slate of Congressional Black Caucus Members. She has also been endorsed by former state House Speaker Joe Tate, the Mayors of Lansing and Grand Rapids, 11 mayors across Metro Detroit, 40 clergy members across Michigan, the Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus, Reps. Helena Scott (Detroit), Tyrone Carter (Detroit), Amos O’Neal (Saginaw), Brenda Carter (Pontiac), former Detroit Mayor and NBA Hall of Famer Dave Bing, former MI Governor Jim Blanchard, Elect Democratic Women PAC, former MDP Chair Lavora Barnes, and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. Read the full and growing list of endorsements here.