Michigan Sen. Gary Peters backs Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens in contentious race to succeed him
First publishedJul 13, 09:17 UTC
Last updatedJul 13, 11:23 UTC · 16m ago
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Senator Gary Peters of Michigan said he will not run for re‑election. He announced his support for Democratic Representative Haley Stevens to replace him. The race to succeed him is expected to be competitive. Stevens serves Michigan’s 11th congressional district.
Why it matters
This endorsement could influence the Democratic primary and affect the party’s chances of keeping the Senate seat in Michigan. Voters will watch to see if Stevens can unite the party and win the general election.
In brief
- Who is Gary Peters?
- He is the retiring U.S. Senator from Michigan.
- Who did he endorse?
- He endorsed Representative Haley Stevens.
- Why is the race described as contentious?
- Because several Democrats may compete for the nomination, making the primary competitive.
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