As I’m sure you know by now, the result of our primary wasn’t what we were hoping for. I know many of you are disappointed. I understand. I am too. But this moment is bigger than all of us, so I want to talk about where we go from here.
Earlier today, I called Abdul El-Sayed and congratulated him. Abdul is a doctor, a community health official, a Rhodes Scholar, and a dedicated Michigander. When we spoke, I wanted to make one thing clear: he has my full support as he takes on Mike Rogers in the general election.
This was a rigorous and thorough primary, and the full span of views within the Democratic Party were heard. Yes, it was tough at times, but that’s why we have primaries. This is a big tent, there’s bound to be disagreement, and that’s OK. This is what democracy looks like. This is what America is about.
And this is an important moment in our country’s history. It is absolutely critical that we elect Democrats up and down the ballot. We need to re-elect my friends Kristen McDonald Rivet and Hillary Scholten. And we need to win this Senate seat, because Elissa Slotkin deserves a partner like Abdul standing shoulder to shoulder with her in the U.S. Senate. Elissa and Abdul are gonna get stuff done for Michigan. I know it.
I’ve said from the start that this campaign would be a love letter to Michigan, and that I would run through anyone and anything to protect and defend this state. Today’s result does not change that. I’m still all in for the state I love. That’s the Michigan way.
So I can tell you this, Michigan: Haley Stevens will be here.
That’s who this is for. These Michiganders are the reason I’m doing this.
I’ll always be working my heart out for you. First up, we gotta bust our tails to beat Mike Rogers. Then we stand up to Donald Trump, stop his cuts to health care, solve our affordability crisis, and make sure Michigan manufacturers are heard in the halls of power.
I’m so proud of our grassroots campaign. I want to thank every single one of you who volunteered, chipped in, knocked on doors, made phone calls, and talked to a friend about this race. Your work mattered. And I am forever grateful to you for believing in me.
To every Democrat: I love you. Even when we disagree. Let’s come together.
To Michigan: I love you. I cannot thank you enough for the opportunity to serve you and to run for the Senate.
With grit and endless gratitude,
Haley