Stevens Lands Black Caucus Endorsements

February 26, 2026

U.S. Representative Haley Stevens, a candidate for Michigan's open Senate seat, has secured endorsements from former Representative Brenda Lawrence and more than a dozen members of the Congressional Black Caucus as she competes in the Democratic primary. Stevens is actively positioning herself as the candidate best able to earn support from Black voters in the Senate race, emphasizing her record of fighting for Michigan jobs and Black-owned businesses. The endorsements come as she faces two Democratic challengers—state Senator Mallory McMorrow and former Wayne County health director Abdul El-Sayed—in the upcoming August primary.

Who is affected

Rep. Haley Stevens (U.S. Senate candidate receiving endorsements)
Former Rep. Brenda Lawrence (endorsing Stevens)
More than a dozen Congressional Black Caucus members (endorsing Stevens)
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow (Democratic primary opponent)
Abdul El-Sayed (Democratic primary opponent)
Michigan voters, particularly Black voters (targeted constituency)
Rep. Joe Tate, Michigan's first Black House Speaker (previous endorser)

What action is being taken

Rep. Haley Stevens is running for U.S. Senate in Michigan
Stevens is making appeals to Black elected leaders
Stevens is competing in the August Democratic primary election
Congressional Black Caucus members and former Rep. Brenda Lawrence are endorsing Stevens' campaign

Why it matters

This race matters because it involves an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, a key swing state, and the outcome could affect the balance of power in the Senate. Stevens frames the election as critical to preventing Donald Trump from gaining another Senate seat and keeping Michigan "blue" in Democratic control. The focus on securing endorsements from Black political leaders highlights the importance of Black voter support in Democratic primaries, particularly in a state like Michigan with significant Black populations in Detroit and surrounding areas. The competitive primary between three Democratic candidates will determine who faces the Republican nominee in a potentially decisive general election.

What's next

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