Gretchen Whitmer endorses moderate Haley Stevens in tight upcoming Senate primary

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens ahead of the state’s U.S. Senate Democratic primary.

Stevens, a more centrist candidate, and progressive Dr. Abdul El-Sayed are considered the front-runners in the race as early voting starts on Saturday.

Whitmer’s endorsement could give Stevens a boost in a state where the governor twice won by considerable margins.

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