Michigan Progressives Seek Haley Stevens’ Expulsion From House Caucus

Levi Teitel, communications director of Progress Michigan and a constituent of Stevens, said her endorsement left residents of Michigan’s 11th Congressional District “high and dry.” He called the late switch “capriciousness” and a “dereliction of duty,” arguing that House Democrats should hold Stevens accountable and remove her from the caucus.

The endorsement also prompted a mass staff departure, including that of Stevens’ longtime chief of staff. Politico reported that Stevens was seen in the House Republicans’ cloakroom on Monday and that her office door remained locked throughout the day.

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who is leaving Congress next year after a 40-year career, opposed expelling Stevens. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Pelosi said there were only “about... two more weeks” left in Congress and that she did not think the caucus should make judgments about members at that point. She said she was disappointed in Stevens and had told her so, but added, “I’m not supporting kicking her out of the caucus.”

Journalist Saad Abedine criticized Pelosi’s stance, saying it reflected “zero accountability” and protection for insiders. Stevens is due to continue representing her district until January 3, 2027, when Rep.-elect Jeremy Moss (D-Mich.) is slated to take over.