House Dems demand Haley Stevens’ exile as Jeffries reveals deadline on deciding her fate

House Democratic leaders are postponing a decision on whether to discipline Rep. Haley Stevens after she endorsed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers in Michigan, prompting fellow Democrats to call for her removal from the party’s House caucus. The dispute matters because Stevens backed Rogers just days before the midterm election, despite having previously indicated she would not endorse him.

Stevens, a four-term Michigan lawmaker who is leaving Congress after losing the Democratic Senate primary to Abdul El-Sayed, had offered only limited support to his campaign and criticised his positions. Her endorsement followed a public request from El-Sayed’s campaign that she stay away from his events; Rep. Debbie Dingell said Stevens had assured her she would not back Rogers. Michigan’s Democratic Party says Stevens is no longer a member, while Reps. Delia Ramirez and Pramila Jayapal have also called for her caucus removal. Hakeem Jeffries said leaders would discuss next steps after the election.