Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin on Monday announced her bid for Michigan's open Senate seat, a key battleground contest that will help determine what party controls the upper chamber. Michigans continued dependence on industrial manufacturing. Gretchen Whitmer, Lt. Gov. She was endorsed by Wyoming Republican Liz Cheney, the vice chair of the House Select Committee on the Jan. 6 attack. That year, she also was one of 31 Democrats to flip a Republican seat in a congressional district that Donald Trump won during the 2016 presidential election. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Play it now! He barely won it, and then promptly lost it, by an 10X greater margin. Slotkin ran on promises to increase transparency and accountability and has kept a tight focus on national security issues while in office. It was launched by award-winning journalists who were laid off from the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus by Gannett Co. Inc. in 2009. She has also been a vocal proponent of safe storage laws for guns and was a visible presence in the aftermath of two mass shootings: The first, in her former district, was at Oxford High School in November 2021; the second came again in her district two weeks ago at Michigan State University, after which Slotkin, who describes herself as a supporter of the Second Amendment right to bear arms, said she was "filled with rage" that students again faced death in their schools. Michigan state Sen. Tom Barrett (R) has announced hell run for Congress in 2022, potentially setting up a high-profile race against Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D). I am from holly and was in her district before the redraw. That was all a distant memory recently as Slotkin sat beaming next to Sen. Debbie Stabenow at a Lansing luncheon commemorating Rev. Dingell, whose late husband, John, was the longest-serving House member ever, represents suburban Detroit. Their relationship has stayed strong since, according to Slotkin. Stabenow has given no sign she plans to support any of the several prospects seeking to succeed her, except to nod to the list's several relative newcomers. Or even worse, Mike Detmer. Republican candidate for Michigans new Seventh Congressional District, state Sen. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte), who will more than likely face off against Democrat Im really enthused about the the opportunity for the next generation of leadership, she said in an interview. The Democrat from Holly had recently traveled to Ukraine with a bipartisan congressional delegation through the House Armed Services Committee. Could it be Slotkin vs. Rogers for Senate? As an elected official, Slotkin has shown herself to be accessible, holding regular town hall meetings, and has played up her role in trying to address local priorities, from working to create manufacturing jobs, limit prescription drug costs, expand access to health care and address concerns over "forever" PFAS chemical wastes. It was what she called part of an effort to talk to opinion leaders and see what they think, though she stopped short of suggesting a deadline for an announcement. Snyder said Slotkins fundraising prowess doesnt intimidate her. Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin, at a campaign rally in East Lansing, Mich., last November. Before Stabenow ran for Senate, she served in the House representing the same district Slotkin represents now. @ElissaSlotkin's gaslighting of mid-MI voters is really something. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Many other prominent Democrats in the state - such as Gov. Slotkin has been outspoken on the issues that matter most to Michiganders, including protecting patients with pre-existing conditions, lowering the cost of healthcare and prescription drugs, and providing safe and affordable drinking water to all Michiganders, the campaign said in a statement Tuesday. ", I could make an announcement, but then I dont have the team in place," she said. According to a report last week in MIRS, a Lansing political newsletter, James might be doing some initial polling to see if a run against Slotkin in 2022 would be feasible. Insider's elections partner Decision Desk HQ called the race at 3.38 a.m. I dont think you can overstate the uphill battle there.. Snyder, a nurse and lactation consultant who is serving her first term as a member of the state Board of Education, said her campaign is focused on reducing the national deficit. Rep. Elissa Slotkin is running for the Michigan Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Debbie Stabenow. This gives me hope that I will be in her district again even if I have to share her with the whole state. An adviser, granted anonymity to discuss internal strategy, said to expect a campaign message that emphasizes American manufacturing, jobs with dignity and labor protections. Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin announced Monday that she's running for retiring Sen. Debbie Stabenow's seat in 2024, making her the first Democrat to declare a bid for the battleground state. After two tries at a seat in the U.S. Senate, Michigan Republican John James might now be Please let us know if you're having issues with commenting. THOMAS BEAUMONT and JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Thats why youve got to call Slotkin the favorite.. Im just a person thats very focused on staying positive and focused on gaining strength in my campaign, she said. Even though she's the only Democrat to announce an official bid, she's the third candidate to officially file for 2024. In her first race in 2018, Slotkin who grew up in Holly in Oakland County, a member of the family that ran a meat-packing company that created Ball Park Franks defeated incumbent U.S. Rep. Mike Bishop, R-Rochester, in a Republican-leaning district that backed former President Donald Trump in both the 2016 and 2020 elections. met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, redrawn to shed some communities in northern Oakland County, Sabato's Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics. Repeal of One-Man, One-Woman amendment? As Black History Month comes to a close, U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin (MI-07) honored 10 Michiganders from the 7th Congressional District with distinct legacies as tailblazers, both past and present. John James knows he won't win. Republican candidate for Michigans Seventh Congressional District state Sen.Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte), who is running against Democrat Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) in the midterm elections, slammed the congresswoman for voting with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) 100 percent of the time. I am so glad she is my representative but I'm afraid of who is going to replace her. However, her announcement for public office comes shortly after her announcementshe is divorcing from her husband, Dave Moore. WebRep. 'I'm a third generation Michigander and my family has lived the American dream,' she says in the ad. 1:46 U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Lansing, told the Free Press on Monday morning that she has made the decision to run next year for the U.S. Senate seat being That's why he's not running. Slotkin has come under fire from Republicans seeking to win back the district. (Courtesy photos) Michigans newly configured 7th Congressional District features a competitive race on Nov. 8 between two well-known officials: U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin and state Sen. Tom Barrett. Slotkin, an incumbent Democrat, was first elected in 2018 and is seeking her third term. Before the race was called, it was rated as "tilt Democratic" by Inside Elections, as a "toss-up" by The Cook Political Report, and as a "toss-up" by Sabato's Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics. He defeated her again in 2016 in a rematch. (Image provided by Nikki Snyder). UPDATE: Paul Junge to run against Elissa Slotkin in November Chapman is neutral in the Senate primary. For her race in 2022, she moved into a new Lansing-based, mid-Michigan district after her home in northern Oakland County was redrawn into a much-more Republican-leaning district linked to northern Macomb County and the Thumb. According to her House biography page, Slotkin was recruited to serve overseas as an analyst with the Central Intelligence Agency, including three tours in Iraq, under then-Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. Elissa Slotkin won reelection against Republican state Sen. Tom Barrett in Michigan's 7th Congressional District. Leaving her seat to be filled by someone red? As in someone who is just as right wing as Detmer is but can say it in a way that doesn't sound like a complete wing nut. Michigan State Board of Education member Nikki Snyder plans to challenge U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Holly, for Congress in 2020. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. She has seen two mass mass shootings in her district: At Oxford High School in November 2021 and the second was two weeks ago at Michigan State University. Her opponent, Barrett, raised $2.5 million, spent $2.4 million, and had $63,172 of cash still left to spend as of October 19. It's got the city of Lansing. Barrett is a member of the Michigan State Senate representing District 24. Gilchrist is the only Black party prospect in a state where the Detroit area accounts for half of the statewide vote. Press J to jump to the feed. I have a feeling that Peter Meijer doesn't want to be done with politics yet. ', 'If we want to ensure the survival of our republic, we have to walk away from politics as usual,' Cheney said. Michigan's newly drawn 7th Congressional District sits in the central region of the state and spans seven counties. She's an anomaly in that she can win in this district as a Democrat, even after the redraw. The newly drawn district excludes the city of Jackson, often The question asked in the survey was a simple one: If John James ran against Elissa Slotkin, how likely would you be to vote for him? LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) In this weeks Capital Rundown, more details on U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkins decision to run for July 18. Republican candidate for Michigans Seventh Congressional District state Sen. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte), who is running against Democrat Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) in Hopefully they run Deperno or Dixon. Nikki Snyder, a member of the state Board of Education, announced Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 that she plans to run as a Republican in Michigan's 8th Congressional District. Slotkin raised $10 million for her 2022 campaign, second among targeted Democrats only to Rep. Katie Porter of California. So far, they are the only candidates. Great fundraiser. Ms. Slotkin is the first Democrat running in what could be a hotly contested primary followed by a marquee general election fight, held during a presidential year in a major battleground state. Snyder is an Eastern Michigan University graduate and mother of three children. You can follow him on Twitter. Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin is entering the race to replace retiring Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow, with a campaign launch video on her YouTube page and a US Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider Debbie Stabenow talks about 'suiting up' to represent Michigan and why she's stepping down, outside spending flooded the campaign both for and against her, two weeks ago at Michigan State University, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Still the GOP has not yet fielded a strong candidate for the race. Shes been in lockstep with Nancy Pelosi and Joe Biden this entire term, and were gonna call her out on that. What next? We either need a more progressive alternative to run, or for Slotkin to commit on ending the filibuster, DC/PR statehood etc. Slotkin, 46, is seen as a formidable competitor and the early front-runner for the nomination. But for now, Slotkin appears to be the most aggressive in acting in light of Stabenow's Jan. 5 retirement announcement, which surprised much of the Michigan Democratic establishment. According to OpenSecrets, Slotkin had raised $9.3 million, spent $8.4 million, and had $2.4 million of cash on hand as of October 19. Snyder said the federal government needs to reduce spending but is taking time to put forward a more concrete plan on where cuts should happen. Updated: Mar 4, 2023 / 06:01 PM EST. Lyke came in at 22,028 votes and Hoover had 9,438. Elissa Slotkin (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Michigan's 7th Congressional District.She assumed office on January 3, 2023. She's won in a district that's pretty red. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. The 46-year-old lawmaker, who speaks both Arabic and Swahili, served three tours in Iraq as an analyst for the Central Intelligence Agency, which she was recruited to after graduate school. H.R.8215: VOICE Act of 2022. Feb. 27, 2023. "We need engaged citizens and principled leaders because together there is no problem we cannot solve.". Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. She knows what it takes to win and she is not going to let her seat flip when she leaves, Slotkin said of Stabenow in an interview. Hartland, Howell girls meet in district final with archived broadcasts, CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE LIVINGSTON POST. View More News. More:Debbie Stabenow talks about 'suiting up' to represent Michigan and why she's stepping down. Slotkin was reelected to a third term in the House in the 2022 midterms. Anyway, I wish Slotkin success. In the interview, Slotkin nodded to the plans, saying she was putting her ducks in a row" before an announcement. 'We seem to be living crisis to crisis. "This is why Im running for the United States Senate. analyst who has notched several high-profile victories in a challenging district, said Monday that she would run for the Senate seat being vacated by Senator Debbie Stabenow, a Democrat. Instead, Slotkin beat Republican state Sen. Tom Barrett in a race in which the two parties combined to spend more than $40 million, making it the third-most expensive House race in 2022. Today, Im announcing my run to be Michigans next U.S. Senator.We need a new generation of leaders that thinks differently, works harder, and never forgets that we are *public servants* pic.twitter.com/L8cLgEUwnA, "We need a new generation of leaders that thinks differently, works harder and never forgets that we are public servants," Slotkin said in her announcement. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. UPDATE: Paul Junge to run against Elissa Slotkin in November election, Thousands of Michiganders lose power again, Drugs believed to be factor in collision that killed Michigan road worker. When asked byPunchbowl News if President Joe Bidens unpopularity affects her reelection campaign, Slotkin pointed out that midterm elections are also bad for the party not in the White House and acknowledged Bidenslow approval ratings. Slotkin moving up in the world? The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Democratic congresswoman Elissa Slotkin of Michigan is taking steps toward seeking the U.S. Senate seat held by retiring Democrat Debbie Stabenow By THOMAS Slotkin was elected in 2018 by narrowly beating two-term incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Bishop in a longtime Republican-leaning district. After two tries at a seat in the U.S. Senate, Michigan Republican John James might now be looking at a spot in the U.S. House. We need to push diversity in our exports. Trump defeated President Joe Biden by nearly 1 percentage point under the district's previous boundaries in the 2020 presidential election. One of the biggest things on my radar is essentially reducing the burden of debt, not just from a student perspective, but from a national level, Snyder said. Slotkin, an incumbent since 2018, ran unopposed for the 7th Congressional District, while Barrett faced a minor challenge from write-in candidate Jake Haag who was LANSING, Mich.. -- Just three months ago, Rep. Elissa Slotkin was one of the most vulnerable Democrats in Washington, fighting an expensive campaign for reelection in a Michigan district that Republicans were sure they could retake. Slotkin, however, is little known among Michigan's Black voters, a liability considering nearly 78 percent of Detroit's population is Black, according to the 2020 U.S. Census. Stabenow, who turns 73 this April, has held her seat since 2000, when she became the first woman from Michigan to serve in the Senate. Last week, Slotkin traveled to Detroit and Grand Rapids, Michigan's two largest cities and both outside her district, to attend events commemorating King's birthday with Black leaders. Hopefully it's not Detmer, that failure of a loser can't even get past the primaries in Livingston County. Its just not okay, the Republican said at the time, Im a conservative. Many other prominent Democrats in the state - such as Gov. The ultimate winner of next year's primary will be crucial in the party's effort to maintain the Senate, where Democrats hold a one-seat majority and are facing tough headwinds as they defend seats in Republican-leaning states from West Virginia to Montana and Ohio. Has run in tough elections. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Care options for prostate cancer; how to avoid kidney stones, Sports injuries drive local surgeon (and former athlete) to serve others, Rogers talking reigniting American Dream in early presidential primary states, Man charged with threats to kill Jewish Michigan officials. Otherwise, I also hope Levin decides to run again. Slotkin, who is running against Republican state Sen. Tom Barrett, cornered Tim Skubick of WLNS after their debate to remind him that she chose him to host the forum. Literally thats all it takes to support a Dem these days!? ", There are certain things that should be really simple like living a middle class life in the state that invented the middle class; like making things in America, so that were in control of our own economic security; like protecting our children from the things that are truly harming them; and preserving our rights and our democracy so that our kids can live their version of the American Dream," Slotkin said as part of a video to be released Monday launching her campaign. James, a businessman from Farmington Hills, made a surprisingly strong run against incumbent U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., in 2018, losing by 6 points. LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - A big race many Michigan residents kept an eye on Tuesday night is who will be the candidate to run against Elissa Slotkin in November. She said she will center her campaign message on "growing and strengthening Michigans middle class. Rep. Elissa Slotkin won reelection against Republican state Sen. Tom Barrett in Michigan's 7th Congressional District. Slotkins gaslighting of mid-MI voters is really something. Democratic Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin will run to replace retiring Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow, she announced Monday. Rogers talking 'reigniting American Dream' in early presidential primary states. Another such candidate is Marcus Flowers, an Army veteran and former military contractor who is running to unseat Greene in a northwest Georgia district that she won In what was considered a tossup district, Slotkin beat Barrett 52%-46%, her best showing in any of her elections to date. hide caption. Berg continued: "This could be the first of many Senate Democrats who decide to retire rather than lose. There's nobody better at strategy that I'm aware of than Elissa Slotkin, Axne said. Snyder told MLive she is offering voters a break from career politicians. Upon Stabenow's announcement of her retirement, Slotkin hinted that she was mulling a run for Senate. When Slotkin first won the seat in 2018, she became the first Democrat to represent Michigan's 8th Congressional District (pre-redistricting) since 2001 with her victory over incumbent Rep. Mike Bishop. Vulnerable House Democrat Elissa Slotkin (D-MI-08), who is now running in the states newly drawn 7th Congressional District, may be in political jeopardy, according to a Four Democrats who were considered early on as potential candidates Gov. "You either care about protecting kids or you don't," she said. Michigan State Board of Education member Nikki Snyder plans to challenge U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Holly, for Congress in 2020. Representative Elissa Slotkin, a Michigan Democrat and former C.I.A. Carlos Osorio/AP Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin announced Monday that she's running for retiring Sen. Debbie Stabenow's seat in 2024, making her the first Democrat to Last week, the NRCC put Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Flint) on its list of 2022 midterm election targets. By Emily Goodin, Senior U.S. WebFirst few paragraphs from the article: Representative Elissa Slotkin, a Michigan Democrat and former C.I.A. She feels, I think, very connected to making sure her legacy is upheld by passing the torch to someone who can win it.. Slotkin, who was reelected to a third term in the House in the 2022 midterms, announced Monday that she's running for the Senate in 2024. In 2020, Slotkin won again, beating Republican nominee Paul Junge and becoming one of just a handful of Democratic U.S. House members who won in districts also won by Trump. The four Republican candidates who ran are Paul Junge, Kristina Lyke, Mike Detmer and Alan Hoover. No Republican has won a U.S. Senate seat in Michigan since the GOP wave in 1994. We're going to look beyond partisan politics.'. Slotkin, a former CIA analyst and Pentagon official, flipped a traditionally Republican district in 2018 during a statewide swing for Democratic candidates. LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Shortly after Michigans new redistricting commission approved a U.S. House map Tuesday, Rep. Elissa Slotkin announced she will All rights reserved. U.S. Rep. John James, R-Farmington Hills, who waged two strong but ultimately unsuccessful bids for the U.S. Senate in 2018 against Stabenow and in 2020 against U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, last week filed paperwork to run for the U.S. House seat he currently holds next year. Before turning to politics, Slotkin served as a senior Pentagon official from 2012 to 2014. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. We need a new generation of leaders that thinks differently, works harder and never forgets that we are public servants, Ms. Slotkin said in an announcement video released Monday morning. Contact Todd Spangler: tspangler@freepress.com. Carlos Osorio/AP Hoover is a businessman turned political newcomer, while Snyder is currently serving as a member of the State Board of Educators. But thats our job, the Democrat congresswoman said, emphasizing that she has always had to separate [herself] from the party [and] from party leadership.. She enters the race having recently announced that she and her husband are divorcing, though they said the possibility of her entering the Senate race, which had been widely expected, had nothing to do with that decision. I never pretend to paint myself as a moderate.. Wild that it says Michigan helped propel trump to the presidency in 2016 before narrowly flipping back when Trump only won by 10k or so votes in 2016 and lost by nearly 150k in 2020. Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. Sign up for notifications from Insider! The announcement came via a video released on Slotkin's social media platforms Monday morning. Extremely hard-working. Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin, at a campaign rally in East Lansing, Mich., last November. She said one of the reasons for her decision was to pass the torch to a "new generation of leaders.". Michigan Democrats in swing districts defend calls for Trump impeachment. Copyright 2020 WILX. I don't think I'd call it that red. Since then, she has talked to state and local Michigan Democratic elected officials and has been in touch with donors inside and outside Michigan who have helped establish her as one of the U.S. House's top campaign fundraisers. Follow him on Twitter @tsspangler. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. So that our kids can live their version of the American dream. The delegation met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other senior Ukrainian military and security officials in Kyiv. It mostly exists to water down our votes, but we still got her elected. Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin announced her bid for Michigan's open Senate seat - she is the early front runner for the nomination. Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin won reelection against Republican Tom Barrett in Michigan's 7th Congressional District. Nancy Pelosi and Elissa Slotkin are from the same party and have agreed on 100 percent of votes in the 117th Congress, ProPublica. Democratic Rep. and former CIA analyst Elissa Slotkin announces she is running for the open Senate seat in Michigan in bid for Democrats to keep control of the He was defeated for reelection by Stabenow. Slotkin has voted with Pelosi, who is currently the highest-ranking Democrat in the House of Representatives, 100 percent of the time. A subreddit dedicated to the latest news and happenings in the great state of Michigan. Benson won reelection by a wider margin in November than Gov. In her announcement video, she says her call to public service came on Sept. 11, 2001, when she was just two days into grad school in New York City. 'We have to stand up, every one of us, and say we're going to do what's right for this country. crossword puzzle. Martin Luther King Jr. Fresh off a surprisingly comfortable 5 percentage-point victory, Slotkin was eager to praise Stabenow, the dean of Michigan Democrats, whose Senate seat is suddenly open after the four-term senator announced her plans to retire. The 72-year-old Stabenow, who represented the Lansing area in the House for four years before running for the Senate, took the junior Democrat under her wing on the campaign trail, guiding her to influential activists and groups, Slotkin said. U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Lansing, told the Free Press on Monday morning that she has made the decision to run next year for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Debbie Stabenow, giving the campaign its first widely known candidate. Facing state Sen. Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte, who was also well-known in the region, she raised nearly $10 million compared to Barrett's $2.8 million as outside spending flooded the campaign both for and against her.
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