Haley Stevens says she is 'proud' to support Abdul El-Sayed in November after concession

Representative Haley Stevens has congratulated Abdul El-Sayed after his victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, pledging her support as he prepares to face Republican Mike Rogers in November.

In a statement released after media outlets projected El-Sayed as the winner, Stevens praised her former rival and called for party unity ahead of the general election.

“I want to congratulate Abdul El-Sayed on winning the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. He is a doctor, a community health official, a Rhodes Scholar, and a dedicated Michigander. I am proud to offer my support as he takes on Mike Rogers in the general election,” Stevens said.

According to CNN, Stevens also called El-Sayed to concede the race.

Reflecting on the closely contested primary, Stevens said: “That is why we have primaries. I am proud to have put up my hand to serve, and prouder to continue to work together to make sure this Senate seat remains blue, that we flip the United States Senate and continue the work for Michigan.”

El-Sayed's victory gives progressive Democrats a key win in a battleground state as the party shifts its focus to November's election.

Democrats view the Michigan Senate race as an important contest in their effort to regain control of the US Senate.