She has won three tough House races in her swing district, proving to be a prodigious fundraiser and campaigner. US Rep. Elissa Slotkin heads into campaign with huge cash advantage Democrats fret as longshot candidates pull money, attention 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 Slotkin is different from many other Democrats National Republican Senatorial Committee Communications Director Mike Berg said in a January statement that conservatives will "aggressively target this seat in 2024," in hopes of retaking a seat from the Democrats. She's an anomaly in that she can win in this district as a Democrat, even after the redraw. 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. Meanwhile, she has leaned into her Michigan roots and her national security background she did three tours in Iraq and served in the White House under both Obama, a Democrat, and his Republican predecessor, former President George W. Bush to underscore her qualifications as a public servant. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. With no obvious Republican frontrunner, I would guess that this seat leans Democratic for now. We need a new generation of leaders that thinks differently, works harder and never forgets that we are public servants.. Slotkin, a former intelligence officer and acting assistant Defense Department secretary under former President Barack Obama, has proven herself a formidable campaigner and prodigious fundraiser in three tough U.S. House races since 2018, making her the likely Democratic frontrunner in the race, depending on who else if anyone from the party decides to challenge her. The four Republican candidates who ran are Paul Junge, Kristina Lyke, Mike Detmer and Alan Hoover. Nancy Pelosi and Elissa Slotkin are from the same party and have agreed on 100 percent of votes in the 117th Congress, ProPublica stated. 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 new poll. The survey, commissioned by the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), demonstrated that Republican Tom Barrett holds a two-point lead over Slotkin. Slotkin has come under fire from Republicans seeking to win back the district. 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. Slotkins gaslighting of mid-MI voters is really something. 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. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 'After careful consideration, we are saddened to announce that we are divorcing after 12 years of marriage,' Slotkin and Moore said in a joint statement earlier this month. Elissa Slotkin running for US Senate seat in Michigan You have to establish yourself as something separate from what people see on TV, and thats difficult. Or even worse, Mike Detmer. 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. Copyright 2020 WILX. @ElissaSlotkin's gaslighting of mid-MI voters is really something. She also has a stellar resume: she is a former CIA analyst who joined the agency after the September 11th attacks, and served in intelligence and defense roles for two presidents - George W. Bush and Barack Obama. Michigan State Board of Education member Nikki Snyder plans to challenge U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Holly, for Congress in 2020. Many other prominent Democrats in the state - such as Gov. Snyder is an Eastern Michigan University graduate and mother of three children. Elissa Slotkin Rep. Slotkin voted yes on House Vote 364 : 'We seem to be living crisis to crisis. Elissa Slotkin won reelection against Republican state Sen. Tom Barrett in Michigan's 7th Congressional District. However,Slotkin was quickly called out byBarrett for consistently voting with Pelosi. Rogers described the Michigan Republican Party apparatus as dysfunctional and said that putting together a statewide, A Lenawee County resident is facing federal charges alleging he threatened to kill Jewish members of, What's next for the LGBTQ community with the expansion of the Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act, If tea leaves could scream, theyd be shouting that former Republican Congressman (and Livingston County favorite, HARTLAND Sarah Rekowski had her struggles during the regular season, not the least of which. Jacob Bliss is a reporter for Breitbart News. WebRep. It was launched by award-winning journalists who were laid off from the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus by Gannett Co. Inc. in 2009. 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. 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 Before Stabenow ran for Senate, she served in the House representing the same district Slotkin represents now. So that our kids can live their version of the American dream. Shes had millions and millions of dollars spent raising her positive name ID throughout the current iteration of her congressional district and the prior iteration, said Adrian Hemond, a Democratic political strategist who is neutral in the primary. The GOP candidates challenging Slotkin have cited the first-term lawmaker's support of an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump as one of their reasons for She will perform well. No Republican has won a U.S. Senate seat in Michigan since the GOP wave in 1994. The comments below have not been moderated. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. crossword puzzle. 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. 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. "We need engaged citizens and principled leaders because together there is no problem we cannot solve.". Gretchen Whitmer (left) and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg (right), who has a residence in Michigan - have said they will not run for Senate. The delegation met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other senior Ukrainian military and security officials in Kyiv. 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. 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. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) | Represent | ProPublica Do not sell or share my personal information. She said one of the reasons for her decision was to pass the torch to a "new generation of leaders.". Slotkin's potential Democratic rivals include Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Reps. Debbie Dingell and Haley Stevens, Lt. Gov. 2:24. I'll be sad to see her leave my district but happy that it will be for bigger and better things. Two more Republicans jump into race to face Rep. Slotkin 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. And the margin of her victory last year could offer reassurance that she's prepared for another tough campaign. A subreddit dedicated to the latest news and happenings in the great state of Michigan. UPDATE: Paul Junge to run against Elissa Slotkin in November The only reason he won last year is because he ran in a trump favorable district. Nikki Snyder, a Republican member of the state Board of Education, has filed to run for the Senate seat, as has Michael Hoover, a small businessman and first-time candidate. We're going to look beyond partisan politics.'. So far, they are the only candidates. Elissa Slotkin She also became Stabenow's congresswoman, representing the senator's home in Lansing. Meanwhile, no widely known Republicans have announced for the race. Slotkin, 46, is seen as a formidable competitor and the early front-runner for the nomination. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. All rights reserved (About Us). In what is quickly emerging as one of the most closely watched Senate races of the 2024 campaign, Slotkin is aggressively acting on Stabenow's call for the next generation of leadership. The 46-year-old former CIA intelligence officer is taking steps to prepare for a Senate run, including forming a national campaign team, according to an aide close to the congresswoman who requested anonymity to discuss planning. Extremely hard-working. She claims to separate from Nancy Pelosi, yet votes with her 100% of the time. In 2018, Slotkin was one of 31 Democrats to flip seats in districts that Trump won in 2016. 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. He was defeated for reelection by Stabenow. 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. She claims to separate from Nancy Pelosi, yet votes with her 100% of the time. U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Holly, is going into her race for reelection in a newly drawn district with a huge cash advantage over her main Republican opponent. She's won in a district that's pretty red. 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. 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. Live Results: Democrat Elissa Slotkin defeats Republican Tom UPDATE: Paul Junge to run against Elissa Slotkin in November Slotkin had a long career in foreign policy before pivoting to politics. "This is why Im running for the United States Senate. 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. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 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. A release from her campaign describes Snyder as a hardworking mother who is ready to run for Congress after seeing her kids off to school and completing her morning devotional." What next? Democratic congresswoman Elissa Slotkin of Michigan is taking steps toward seeking the U.S. Senate seat held by retiring Democrat Debbie Stabenow By THOMAS Gretchen Whitmer, Lt. Gov. Yes please. Chapman is neutral in the Senate primary. Nancy Pelosi and Elissa Slotkin are from the same party and have agreed on 100 percent of votes in the 117th Congress, ProPublica. "You either care about protecting kids or you don't," she said. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Her current 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. Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin announces she's running for Before turning to politics, Slotkin served as a senior Pentagon official from 2012 to 2014. Insider's elections partner Decision Desk HQ called the race at 3.38 a.m. 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. 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 The most obvious Republican to run, John James, already said he's out. They have disagreed on 0 votes out of 66 votes in the 117th Congress.. 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. Elissa Slotkin Pro LBGTQ+ Dem candidate that has won multiple times in red country. 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. She also discussed her mother, who died from ovarian cancer and had no insurance, and her family history - her grandfather founded Ballpark Franks. It mostly exists to water down our votes, but we still got her elected. Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin won reelection against Republican Tom Barrett in Michigan's 7th Congressional District. I am from holly and was in her district before the redraw. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. You can follow him on Twitter. WebH.R.8215, a bill sponsored by Rep. Slotkin, was ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 13. Its just not okay, the Republican said at the time, Im a conservative. Report: John James might be looking at running against Rep. Elissa 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. (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. 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