Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 24/06/1983 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Haley Stevens
05/08/2026
Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed defeated Representative Haley Stevens in the Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate primary held on August 4, 2026, by roughly one percentage point. Stevens, who had backing from Democratic Party leaders, conceded, and El-Sayed will face Republican Mike Rogers in the November 2026 general election for the open seat being vacated by Gary Peters.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Democratic politician who has served as the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 11th congressional district since January 2019, and was a candidate in the 2026 Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate primary, which she lost to Abdul El-Sayed on August 4, 2026. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Seaholm High School | Birmingham, Michigan |
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| American University | Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Philosophy; Master of Arts in Social Policy and Philosophy |
Personal Life
| Residence | Birmingham, Michigan |
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| Raised | Rochester Hills, then Birmingham, Michigan, after her parents' divorce |
Relationships & More
| Marriage | Married software engineer Rob Gulley in 2021; the couple announced their divorce in 2022 |
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| Engagement | Announced an engagement in August 2026 to attorney Jason Turkish |
Family
| Mother | Raised in Birmingham, Michigan by her mother |
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Career
| Early career | Volunteer and field organizer for the Michigan Democratic Party from 2006; worked on the 2008 Clinton and Obama presidential campaigns |
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| Federal service | Served as chief of staff to the U.S. Auto Rescue Task Force under the Obama administration |
| Post-government work | Worked in a manufacturing research lab focused on the future of work in the digital age |
| Congress | Elected to the U.S. House in 2018 for Michigan's 11th district; sits on the Education and the Workforce and Science, Space, and Technology committees |
| Legislation | Introduced the Building Blocks of STEM Act, her first bill signed into law; helped advance the CHIPS and Science Act |
| 2026 Senate campaign | Announced a Senate bid in April 2025 to succeed retiring U.S. Senator Gary Peters; the Michigan Democratic primary was held on August 4, 2026, and she lost narrowly to Abdul El-Sayed, conceding the race, which left her facing no Senate nomination in the November general election |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Stevens was first raised in Rochester Hills before moving with her mother to Birmingham, Michigan, while in middle school. | |
| 2. In 2020, she launched the first Women in STEM Congressional Caucus. | |
| 3. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorsed her Senate campaign in May 2025. |
