Haley Stevens
ON THE RECORD · 15 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“If we want to honor the dignity of work in this country, we need to lower the retirement age for physical laborers.”
Haley Stevens · said 2026-09-23 · reported 2026-09-23
Stevens argued that the retirement age should be lowered for physical laborers to honor the dignity of work.
“Michiganders who work with their hands shouldn't be forced to wait until their bodies give out to retire,”
Haley Stevens · said 2026-09-23 · reported 2026-09-23
Rep. Haley Stevens introduced the Blue Collar Social Security Fairness Act to lower the full retirement age for workers in physically demanding jobs.
“It baffles me that we are just not guaranteeing, for average ratepayers, low utility bills,”
Haley Stevens · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-15
Stevens argued that higher electricity bills should not fall on communities as data centers expand.
“These data centers could play a role in that.”
Haley Stevens · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-15
Stevens suggested data centers could play a role in keeping utility bills low for average ratepayers.
“You don't sign up for a Democratic Party to be salty grapes and... just continue to hold a grudge.”
Haley Stevens · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
Stevens commented on rallying behind El-Sayed after narrowly losing to him in the primary.
“blame all of your problems on Jewish Americans.”
Haley Stevens · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-05
Stevens accused El-Sayed of wanting to blame problems on Jewish Americans in the final days of the campaign.
“proud to offer my support.”
Haley Stevens · said 2026-08-05 · reported 2026-08-05
Stevens congratulated El-Sayed on his win shortly after the race was called.
“My opponent here, Abdul, he is such a talented guy,”
Haley Stevens · said 2026-07-27 · reported 2026-08-01
Stevens went after El-Sayed in the race's last debate for being too popular.
“He’s written three books, he’s had 300 podcasts. You know, he’s had all this attention, but the deal is we don’t need a celebrity candidate. We don’t need a celebrity senator. We need somebody who is committed to six years of hard, unglamorous work.”
Haley Stevens · said 2026-07-27 · reported 2026-08-01
Stevens argued at the final debate that Michigan does not need a celebrity senator but someone committed to hard work.
“Everyone in America understands you want to blame all of your problems on Jewish Americans.”
Haley Stevens · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-01
Stevens tweeted this response after El-Sayed made comments addressing AIPAC.
“I am the only one on this stage who has beaten MAGA four times,”
Haley Stevens · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-01
Stevens cited her congressional victories in competitive suburban districts as part of her closing electability argument.
“Michigan needs a workhorse.”
Haley Stevens · said 2026-07-28 · reported 2026-07-28
Stevens argued during the debate that El-Sayed's political ambitions could distract him from Michigan voters.
“Thank you for clarifying that you didn’t call me an ogre,”
Haley Stevens · said 2026-07-28 · reported 2026-07-28
Stevens offered El-Sayed a tongue-in-cheek olive branch after he clarified his ogre remark was about Fetterman.
“He said that he’s not going to be able to get much done. That he’s not focused on policy for the first two years that he is in the United States Senate. That he’s going to be focused on national politics,”
Haley Stevens · said 2026-07-28 · reported 2026-07-28
Stevens used El-Sayed's remarks to donors to slam him as being too focused on national politics during Monday's primary debate.
“Anyone who raises their hand to serve the people of Michigan and puts forward thoughtful ideas for how they would lead earns my respect. Mallory McMorrow has been an important voice, both in this race and in the State Senate, for policies that benefit Michigan’s children and families, and I look forward to working with her in the future to build a stronger Michigan for everyone.”
Haley Stevens · said 2026-07-05 · reported 2026-07-05
Stevens released a statement shortly after the news of McMorrow's departure broke.