Haley Stevens was born June 29, 1983, in Michigan and raised in a family rooted in public service, problem-solving, and community engagement. She earned her undergraduate degree from American University and later received a master’s degree from the London School of Economics, focusing on international development and economic policy. Before running for office, Stevens built a career centered on strengthening the American middle class and revitalizing manufacturing communities. She served as chief of staff to President Obama’s Auto Rescue Task Force during the Great Recession, where she helped save Michigan’s auto industry and protect hundreds of thousands of jobs — an experience that shaped her lifelong commitment to workers, manufacturing, and economic resilience.
In 2018, Stevens was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan’s 11th Congressional District, flipping a historically Republican seat in suburban Detroit. She has since been re-elected multiple times in competitive races, establishing herself as a pragmatic, results-oriented lawmaker. In Congress, Stevens has focused on lowering costs for families, strengthening domestic manufacturing, supporting small businesses, protecting reproductive freedom, and investing in innovation and workforce development. In 2025, she announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate, running to bring Michigan-first leadership, economic expertise, and a record of delivery to Washington.
Key Issue Stances & Priorities
- Manufacturing, Jobs & Economic Security — Stevens is a leading advocate for American manufacturing, supply-chain resilience, and policies that create good-paying union jobs, drawing directly from her experience saving the auto industry.
- Lowering Costs for Families — She supports lowering prescription-drug prices, cutting everyday costs, and strengthening the middle class so work pays and families can get ahead.
- Reproductive Freedom — Stevens is a strong defender of abortion rights and reproductive healthcare, fighting to protect personal freedom and healthcare access nationwide.
- Small Businesses & Innovation — She backs investments in small businesses, research, and advanced manufacturing to keep Michigan competitive in a global economy.
- Healthcare & Mental Health — Stevens supports strengthening the Affordable Care Act, expanding mental-health access, and protecting coverage for pre-existing conditions.
- Bipartisan, Michigan-First Leadership — Known for working across the aisle when it delivers results, Stevens emphasizes practical solutions over partisan gridlock.
Accomplishments & Experience
- Saved Michigan Jobs: As chief of staff to the Auto Rescue Task Force, helped lead the effort that saved the U.S. auto industry during the Great Recession.
- Flipped & Defended a Swing District: Elected in 2018 and repeatedly re-elected in one of Michigan’s most competitive districts.
- Manufacturing Leadership in Congress: Recognized as a national leader on manufacturing, supply chains, and workforce policy.
- Delivered for Michigan Families: Supported major infrastructure and economic-investment legislation benefiting Michigan communities.
- Trusted, Pragmatic Voice: Known for combining policy expertise with a focus on tangible results for constituents.
The MI Hope Agenda is more than a policy document — it’s a promise as part of my love letter to our Black and brown communities in Michigan. Together, we can create a Michigan that works for people and our communities, not against them.
- Haley Stevens