Haley Stevens

Haley Stevens

Democratic

Haley Stevens is a U.S. representative from Michigan and a candidate in the 2026 U.S. Senate race for the seat held by retiring Democrat Gary Peters. Her campaign has centered on economic issues, manufacturing, health care, and other Michigan-focused priorities, and she is one of the leading Democrats in the open-seat contest.

Positions on Key Issues

Healthcare

high

Stevens says she wants to lower health care costs, protect Medicare and Medicaid, and defend science-based care. Her campaign also says it supports health equity and access to affordable care.

Economy

high

Stevens emphasizes manufacturing, industrial policy, workforce training, and federal investment to strengthen Michigan jobs and supply chains. Her campaign says it wants to create jobs, lower costs, and support Michigan’s economic future.

Climate/Energy

high

Stevens’ campaign links climate and energy policy to clean water, infrastructure, environmental justice, and lower household costs. Her MI Hope Agenda calls for safe drinking water, lead pipe replacement, PFAS cleanup, and affordable energy for Michigan families.

Abortion & Reproductive Health

medium

Stevens has publicly supported reproductive rights and abortion access, though the campaign materials reviewed here do not provide a detailed standalone abortion policy page. Her public comments and allied coverage indicate support for protecting reproductive freedom.

Immigration

high

Stevens has criticized Trump-era ICE deployments and introduced legislation to create independent oversight of DHS and ICE misconduct. Her position appears to favor accountability and local coordination rather than abolishing ICE.

Firearms & Second Amendment

high

Stevens supports commonsense gun-safety laws, fair and accountable policing, and community-based violence prevention. Her campaign’s MI Hope Agenda says these steps are meant to protect families and rebuild trust.

Foreign Policy

medium

Stevens has taken a strongly pro-Israel position and introduced a resolution condemning Hamas’ attack and hostage-taking. Public reporting also describes her as supporting diplomacy and human-rights language in foreign policy debates.

Civil Rights & Equality

high

Stevens frames her campaign around equitable federal investment, access for underserved communities, health equity, environmental justice, and support for Black and brown communities in Michigan. Her campaign materials explicitly describe the MI Hope Agenda as a commitment to those communities.

Education

high

Stevens’ campaign says Michigan should invest in education, STEM, and job-training pipelines to support manufacturing and innovation. The MI Hope Agenda presents education as part of a broader workforce and competitiveness strategy.

Tech & AI

medium

Stevens has emphasized innovation, research, and helping small businesses adopt artificial intelligence safely, but no detailed standalone AI platform was found in the sources reviewed. Her public record suggests support for technology policy tied to manufacturing and competitiveness.

Election Policy

medium

Stevens supports voting-rights protections and democracy-related legislation, including federal efforts such as the Freedom to Vote Act and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Reporting also shows she has been endorsed by voting-rights advocates in the Senate race.

Local Issues

high

Stevens focuses on Michigan-specific concerns such as manufacturing, tariffs, housing costs, clean water, and the cost of living. Her campaign says it wants to expand housing supply and support low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities.

Background

Career History

U.S. Representative 2019 – Present
U.S. House of Representatives

Represents Michigan’s 11th Congressional District.

Chief of Staff 2017 – 2018
Auto Alliance

Worked in the auto industry trade association.

Chief of Staff 2014 – 2017
U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration

Served in the Obama administration on economic development issues.

Education

American University B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy (2005)

Top Donors

Stevens’ 2026 fundraising is substantial and appears to be backed by a mix of individual donors and PAC/industry money. OpenSecrets’ 2022 profile shows her as a top recipient from auto manufacturers, and 2026 reporting says she raised about $2.1 million in a quarter with about $3 million cash on hand; OpenSecrets also provides 2026 industry and organization pages for her federal campaign.

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Voting Record

Stevens is an incumbent U.S. Representative, so she has a federal voting record. GovTrack, Congress.gov, and Vote Smart show an active House record; recent scorecards and roll calls indicate a generally Democratic voting pattern, with notable votes on major House bills and resolutions in the 117th and 118th Congresses.

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Data Analysis Information

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