Rogers Ends Michigan Bus Tour With Final-Eve Rally
Mike Rogers wrapped up his Michigan motorcoach trip at a gathering in Rochester Hills on November 2, joined by Republican candidates running for offices across the state. The gathering was part of Republicans’ final effort to reach voters before Election Day on November 3.
Rogers expressed confidence in his close Senate race against Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, saying he expected to surprise people. He plans to vote on the morning of November 3. Gubernatorial candidate John James was among the Republicans who appeared on stage.
The crowd also celebrated Democrat Haley Stevens’ endorsement of Rogers, announced on November 1. Stevens was not at the rally. Rogers said the two shared a love of country even though they did not often agree on policy. Supporter Russ Shelton said he wished Stevens had endorsed Rogers earlier, but thought her backing and the rally’s energy improved the campaign’s momentum. Another supporter, Mindy Fernandes, described the contest as deeply divided.
Rogers Courts Voters With Stevens Endorsement in Spotlight
Mike Rogers ended his bus tour with a November 2 rally in Rochester Hills, where Republicans made their final appeals before Election Day. The event put the focus on Rogers’ close contest with Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and on Democrat Haley Stevens’ endorsement of Rogers, announced the day before.
Stevens did not attend the rally. Rogers said the two shared a love of country despite policy disagreements, and supporters said her endorsement gave the campaign added momentum. That late backing became a prominent part of the evening, even as Rogers’ campaign sought to persuade voters in a tight race.
Republican candidates including gubernatorial hopeful John James also appeared. Rogers voiced confidence that his campaign could surprise observers and planned to vote on November 3. With Election Day imminent, the rally’s emphasis on party-crossing support and campaign energy framed the final push for a Republican candidate opposing Democrat Abdul El-Sayed.
Rogers Rally Shows Republicans’ Election-Eve Energy
Republicans brought their statewide candidates together in Rochester Hills on November 2 as Mike Rogers concluded his bus tour and made a final push before Election Day. Rogers projected confidence in his close Senate race against Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, telling supporters he expected to surprise people.
The rally’s message centered on the stakes Rogers sees in the election: faith, family and freedom. Gubernatorial candidate John James joined Rogers on stage, while supporters described the contest as critical and praised the energy in the room. Rogers plans to cast his ballot on November 3.
The crowd also welcomed Democrat Haley Stevens’ endorsement of Rogers, announced on November 1. Stevens was absent, but Rogers said their shared love of country mattered more than party differences. A supporter said he wished the endorsement had come sooner, while giving Stevens credit for making it. Republicans used the final event to present that cross-party backing as an additional reason for confidence going into Election Day.
Reported by CBS Detroit, WXYZ Detroit.
