Politics · United States · 4 hrs ago
Bruce Springsteen endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race
Bruce Springsteen endorsed Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s race for the U.S. Senate.
El-Sayed is running against Republican Mike Rogers for a seat held by Democrat Gary Peters.
The race is competitive, and a Democratic victory in Michigan is important to the party’s effort to win control of the Senate.
Haley Stevens, a Democratic representative who lost to El-Sayed in the party primary, withdrew her support and endorsed Rogers after a falling-out with El-Sayed over Israel.
President Donald Trump has backed Rogers, while senior Democrats have criticized Stevens’s decision.
Springsteen said he supports El-Sayed because he sees him as a defender of democracy and the Constitution.
The campaign continues as Election Day approaches.
Bruce Springsteen endorsed Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s competitive U.S. Senate race.
Springsteen said El-Sayed would defend the Constitution and democracy and oppose the leadership in the White House.
The endorsement came after Democratic Representative Haley Stevens withdrew her support for El-Sayed and endorsed Republican Mike Rogers.
The Michigan Democratic Party chairman said Stevens was no longer a party member and would not be one in the future.
The race is for the Senate seat held by Democrat Gary Peters.
- Who
- Bruce Springsteen endorsed Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed.
- What
- Springsteen backed El-Sayed in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race against Republican Mike Rogers.
- When
- November 2, 2026. Billboard reported the endorsement was posted on Instagram that Monday.
- Where
- Michigan; Springsteen announced his endorsement on Instagram.
- Why
- Springsteen said El-Sayed would fight for the Constitution and democracy and oppose the leadership in the White House.
Abdul El-Sayed’s supporters
Mike Rogers’s supporters
Candidate endorsement
Abdul El-Sayed’s supporters
Springsteen backed El-Sayed, calling him a fighter for the Constitution and democracy.
Mike Rogers’s supporters
Haley Stevens endorsed Rogers after withdrawing her support for El-Sayed.
Political support
Abdul El-Sayed’s supporters
Chuck Schumer said Senate Democrats were united behind El-Sayed.
Mike Rogers’s supporters
Donald Trump praised Stevens’s endorsement of Rogers.
Haley Stevens announced she was endorsing Mike Rogers after a falling-out with El-Sayed.
Springsteen posted his endorsement of El-Sayed on Instagram.
Michigan Democratic Party chairman Curtis Hertel said she was no longer a party member and would not be one in the future.
- Endorsed candidate
- Abdul El-Sayed
- Endorser
- Bruce Springsteen
- Republican opponent
- Mike Rogers
- Senate seat
- Gary Peters’s seat
- Endorsement platform
- Stevens’s party status
- Michigan Democratic Party chairman said she was no longer a member and would not be one in the future.
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What people are saying
Dr. El-Sayed is a fighter for our American Constitution, he’s a fighter for our American Democracy, and he’s a fighter against the corrupt, lawless, and anti-American leadership currently in the White House. That’s why I’m in his corner 100%.
And that’s why I am endorsing Mike Rogers for the U.S. Senate today.
This is a despicable betrayal from Rep. Stevens.
is not a current member of the Michigan Democratic Party, nor will she be in the future.
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I am endorsing Mike Rogers for the United States Senate today.
This is a despicable betrayal from Rep. Stevens. Senate Democrats are united in our support for Abdul El-Sayed, because we know he will fight for the economic interests of working families in Michigan, unlike Mike Rogers, who is a tool of Donald Trump and billionaire donors.
Haley Stevens has chosen to dangerously betray Michigan families’ healthcare, freedoms and future with her horrific endorsement of Mike Rogers. @AbdulElSayed must win — because Michigan and our country deserve better. -NP