July 18. Contact Todd Spangler: tspangler@freepress.com. Such misleading wording. 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. Yes please. Michigans continued dependence on industrial manufacturing. Even though she's the only Democrat to announce an official bid, she's the third candidate to officially file for 2024. All rights reserved (About Us). She had told Michigan reporters the divorce had nothing to do with her political career. I don't think I'd call it that red. She supported Trumps 2017 tax cut, saying it brought much-needed relief to families, but is disappointed the cuts are projected to increase the national debt. However,Slotkin was quickly called out byBarrett for consistently voting with Pelosi. She won her first election in 2018, when she flipped a traditionally Republican district to the Democrats, and was one of many women motivated to seek public office in the wake of President Donald Trump's election. Four Democrats who were considered early on as potential candidates Gov. 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. Junge won the race with 30,475 votes followed by Detmer with 24,796 votes. Slotkin, 46, is seen as a formidable competitor and the early front-runner for the nomination. Otherwise, I also hope Levin decides to run again. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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. Slotkin has come under fire from Republicans seeking to win back the district. Play it now! This gives me hope that I will be in her district again even if I have to share her with the whole state. 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. Dingell, whose late husband, John, was the longest-serving House member ever, represents suburban Detroit. 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 Gretchen Whitmer, Lt. Gov. Elissa Slotkin is a former Obama staffer who is now running for Congress as a Democrat in Michigans 8th District. 'I'm a third generation Michigander and my family has lived the American dream,' she says in the ad. She is the now first Democrat to enter what very well could be a heated "marquee general election fight" in a "major battleground state" during a presidential election year, writes The New York Garlin Gilchrist and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow. The Livingston Post is the only locally owned, all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Mich. 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. She claims to separate from Nancy Pelosi, yet votes with her 100% of the time. Political Reporter For Dailymail.com, when she flipped a traditionally Republican district to the Democrats. She lives in outside the 8th District boundary in Dexter, but said she previously lived in the district less than two years ago and would move back if elected. Stabenow, who is 72, announced in early January that she wouldn't run for another term, saying only that it was time for her to step away and spend time with family, including her 96-year-old mother. Their relationship has stayed strong since, according to Slotkin. "By the time the smoke cleared, I knew I wanted a career in public service protecting my country," Slotkin remembered. We need a new generation of leaders that thinks differently, works harder and never forgets that we are public servants.. 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. ET on Wednesday November 9. 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. 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. Feb. 27, 2023. WebH.R.8215, a bill sponsored by Rep. Slotkin, was ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 13. 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. 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. Has run in tough elections. Could it be Slotkin vs. Rogers for Senate? The Democrat from Holly had recently traveled to Ukraine with a bipartisan congressional delegation through the House Armed Services Committee. U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Lansing announcing shes running for U.S. Senate in 2024 in a video published online Monday morning. Two Republicans, Michael Hoover and Nikki Snyder, have already declared their candidacy. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) speaks to reporters at a press conference on Nov. 9, 2022, in East Lansing, Michigan. Representative Elissa Slotkin, a Michigan Democrat and former C.I.A. Cheney appeared with Slotkin in her district shortly before that election, saying it was the first time she has ever campaigned for a Democrat but that 'it was not a hard decision at all. Garlin Gilchrist, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Birmingham have all said outright or broadly suggested they are not running for the open Senate seat. Copyright 2020 WILX. She said one of the reasons for her decision was to pass the torch to a "new generation of leaders.". 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. Last week, the NRCC put Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Flint) on its list of 2022 midterm election targets. In 2022, she ran unopposed in the Democratic primary for the 7th Congressional District. 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. Carlos Osorio/AP But Slotkin is gaining notice as someone who can help bring generational change to a party whose ranks on Capitol Hill are dominated by people several decades her senior. Slotkin raised over $2.1 million since launching her campaign and has $1.65 million in cash-on-hand. 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. Though she has advertised on Detroit television during her campaigns, she has never represented Detroit nor its exurbs with large Black populations such as Flint. Best of luck to her. Still the GOP has not yet fielded a strong candidate for the race. The newly drawn district excludes the city of Jackson, often 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. 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. Snyder said Slotkins fundraising prowess doesnt intimidate her. Michigan's race for Congress: Tom Barrett v. Elissa Slotkin in 7th District State Sen. Tom Barrett is facing U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin in the 7th Congressional District. (Courtesy photos) More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. 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. crossword puzzle. 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. 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. Or even worse, Mike Detmer. I have a feeling that Peter Meijer doesn't want to be done with politics yet. John James knows he won't win. One moment please. 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. "This is why Im running for the United States Senate. 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. ', 'If we want to ensure the survival of our republic, we have to walk away from politics as usual,' Cheney said. Slotkin has voted with Pelosi, who is currently the highest-ranking Democrat in the House of Representatives, 100 percent of the time. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Gretchen Whitmer, who sailed to a second term. James is reportedly also looking at running against Gov. Nancy Pelosi and Elissa Slotkin are from the same party and have agreed on 100 percent of votes in the 117th Congress, ProPublica. Cool! After Slotkin narrowly won reelection in 2020, new congressional maps divided her home in Holly just northeast of Lansing from the state Capitol, her district's population center and its Democratic voting base. We're going to look beyond partisan politics.'. 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 By Emily Goodin, Senior U.S. Trump and his Republican allies launched campaign ads targeting Slotkin and other House Democrats who backed the impeachment inquiry, claiming they are more focused on stealing the 2020 election than working for their constituents. ", 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. Slotkin moving up in the world? Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. 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. 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. I am from holly and was in her district before the redraw. Many other prominent Democrats in the state - such as Gov. Even though it was thought that Stabenow's announcement in early January that she would not seek a fifth 6-year term next year could lead to a flurry of candidates filing, so far it's been the opposite. 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. There's nobody better at strategy that I'm aware of than Elissa Slotkin, Axne said. Ever the strategist, she noted first movers are important in politics," but that it's also a countervailing wind against preparation and methodical planning. Representative Elissa Slotkin, a Michigan Democrat and former C.I.A. Slotkin Reintroduces Safe Gun Storage Bill, Co-Sponsors New Gun Safety Measures. Before turning to politics, Slotkin served as a senior Pentagon official from 2012 to 2014. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Republicans immediately pounced, painting Slotkin as a liberal elitist. 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. 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). Slotkin is facing a flurry of attacks from Republicans after she expressed concerns about Trump asking the president of Ukraine to investigate his top political rival. And the margin of her victory last year could offer reassurance that she's prepared for another tough campaign. Slotkin, a former CIA analyst and Pentagon official, flipped a traditionally Republican district in 2018 during a statewide swing for Democratic candidates. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? 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. 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. 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." Report: John James might be looking at running against Rep. Elissa Slotkin. Gretchen Whitmer. WebFirst few paragraphs from the article: Representative Elissa Slotkin, a Michigan Democrat and former C.I.A. Its just not okay, the Republican said at the time, Im a conservative. Loading
Slotkins gaslighting of mid-MI voters is really something. Meanwhile, no widely known Republicans have announced for the race. Political Reporter For Dailymail.com, Published: 10:08 EST, 27 February 2023 | Updated: 15:22 EST, 27 February 2023. I do believe she has her work cut out for her in the Black community in Detroit, said Alexis Wiley, the former chief of staff to Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan. 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. He was defeated for reelection by Stabenow. Rep. Elissa Slotkin is running for the Michigan Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Debbie Stabenow. 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. The announcement came via a video released on Slotkin's social media platforms Monday morning. 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). Snyder, 35, announced the launch of her U.S. House campaign Tuesday, a week after Slotkin came out in support of launching an inquiry to determine whether President Donald Trump committed impeachable acts. 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? Insider's elections partner Decision Desk HQ called the race at 3.38 a.m. This is why I'm running for the United States Senate.'. 'We have to stand up, every one of us, and say we're going to do what's right for this country. Trump won MI by only 10k votes in '16 and lost it by 110k in '20. 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. 'We seem to be living crisis to crisis. Slotkin's potential Democratic rivals include Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Reps. Debbie Dingell and Haley Stevens, Lt. Gov. She feels, I think, very connected to making sure her legacy is upheld by passing the torch to someone who can win it.. In the interview, Slotkin nodded to the plans, saying she was putting her ducks in a row" before an announcement. In moving to Lansing to run in Michigan's new 7th District, Slotkin was viewed by Republicans as vulnerable because she would be new to about a third of the district's voters, many in rural GOP-leaning counties north of Lansing. Rogers talking 'reigniting American Dream' in early presidential primary states. 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. She's won in a district that's pretty red. That really attracted me to choose to represent the 8th District.. Follow him on Twitter @tsspangler. Elissa Slotkin, 46, is running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D), the Michigan representative announced Monday. We need to push diversity in our exports. Under the headline Is James choosing between a run against Slotkin or Whitmer? MIRS reported that a source reported receiving a 10-minute phone survey the other night seeking some answers involving James and two officeholders you might recognize.. 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. 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. THOMAS BEAUMONT and JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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 barely won it, and then promptly lost it, by an 10X greater margin.