History of Haley Stevens in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 22, 2025

Haley Stevens is an American politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 11th congressional district since 2019. As a member of the Democratic Party, she represents the urbanized areas of Oakland County, including Detroit's northern suburbs. Her political career is focused on representing the interests and needs of her constituents in Michigan at the federal level.

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June 24, 1983: Haley Stevens Born

On June 24, 1983, Haley Maria Stevens was born. She is an American politician.

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2003: Reconfiguration of 11th and 9th Districts

In 2003, the 11th and 9th districts were reconfigured.

2006: Involved in Politics

In 2006, Stevens became involved in politics, volunteering for the Michigan Democratic Party.

2008: Worked on Presidential Campaigns

In 2008, Stevens worked on Hillary Clinton's and Barack Obama's presidential campaigns.

2009: Joined Presidential Task Force on the Auto Industry

In 2009, Steven Rattner hired Stevens to join the Presidential Task Force on the Auto Industry, and she became his chief of staff.

February 2017: Moved Back to Rochester Hills

In February 2017, Stevens moved back to Rochester Hills.

April 2017: Announced Candidacy for U.S. House

In April 2017, Stevens announced her candidacy for the United States House of Representatives seat in Michigan's 11th congressional district.

September 2017: Trott Announced Retirement

In September 2017, Dave Trott announced his retirement, making the 11th district an open seat.

2017: Returned to Michigan

In 2017, Stevens returned to Michigan after working for the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute in Chicago.

October 2019: Town Hall Controversy

In October 2019, at a town hall on curbing gun violence, Stevens responded to protesters shouting "NRA" by saying "This is why the NRA has got to go," sparking a controversy.

2020: Got Engaged

In 2020, Stevens got engaged to Rob Gulley, a software engineer.

2020: Floor Speech Scrutiny

In 2020, Stevens invited scrutiny by shouting over the gavel of her own party during a floor speech about Covid.

September 3, 2021: Married Rob Gulley

On September 3, 2021, Stevens married Rob Gulley.

October 5, 2022: Announced Divorce

On October 5, 2022, Stevens and Gulley announced their divorce.

2022: Elected to Represent 11th District

In 2022, Stevens was elected to represent the 11th district, defeating Andy Levin in the primary and Mark Ambrose in the general election.

March 2023: Voted Against Transgender Sports Ban

In March 2023, Stevens voted with Democrats to oppose legislation proposed by Republicans to ban transgender athletes from competing in women's sports.