Feb 26, 2025 - Politics & Policy

Scoop: Haley Stevens nears decision on Michigan Senate run

Andrew Solender

Haley Stevens, wearing a blue suit, speaks into a microphone in front of a pair of blue flags. — Rep. Haley Stevens speaks at a Democratic leadership press conference on Feb. 6. Photo: Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images

Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) is planning to announce in April whether she will seek to replace retiring Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Axios has learned.

Why it matters: Stevens' entry into the race would add to what is already on track to be a crowded and chaotic Democratic primary for a key Senate seat.

Several high-profile Michigan Democrats are eyeing runs for the seat, including state Attorney General Dana Nessel and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow.
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, a recent transplant from neighboring Indiana, is also considering a bid, Axios' Hans Nichols reported.
Stevens' fellow Democrat, Rep. Hillary Scholten (D-Mich.), is also still actively considering a bid, a source familiar with her plans told Axios.

What they're saying: Stevens, who has served in Congress since 2019 and is a prominent member of Democrats' moderate wing, told Axios she will "have an announcement in about six weeks."

Stevens made clear that she is "still exploring" a run to replace Peters, who announced last month that he is retiring after two terms.

Between the lines: The House Democrat has been inching towards a run and hiring staff that could be part of a Senate campaign team, Politico reported earlier this month.

"She is looking at [a run] seriously," a senior Democratic source familiar with Stevens' thinking told Axios.

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Scoop: Haley Stevens nears decision on Michigan Senate run

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