Whitmer backs Haley Stevens in Michigan's Senate primary
Why it matters: The endorsement puts Michigan's Democratic governor behind Stevens in a closely watched race to replace Sen. Gary Peters.
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Why it matters: The endorsement puts Michigan's Democratic governor behind Stevens in a closely watched race to replace Sen. Gary Peters.
Why it matters: The Aug. 4 race is central to Democrats' push to retake the Senate, and party leaders are coalescing behind Stevens.
What's next: The Aug. 4 primary will pit Haley Stevens against Abdul El-Sayed in a race both parties see as pivotal to Senate control.