Slotkins 8th Congressional district currently takes in all of Livingston and Ingham counties and northern Oakland County, but thatll change for the 2022 elections, when new districts are in place. 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. Slotkin made her interest in the race known shortly after longtime Senator Debbie Stabenow stunned Michigan Democrats last month with her decision not to seek re-election. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The newly drawn district excludes the city of Jackson, often. Slotkin has positioned herself as a moderate and champions Democratic principles like protecting abortionrights and a ban on assault weapons. I'll be sad to see her leave my district but happy that it will be for bigger and better things. She also discussed her mother, who died from ovarian cancer and had no insurance, and her family history - her grandfather founded Ballpark Franks. 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. We need to push diversity in our exports. The group also organizes voter registration and election turnout programs. Slotkin had a long career in foreign policy before pivoting to politics. 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. Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin won reelection against Republican Tom Barrett in Michigan's 7th Congressional District. They have disagreed on 0 votes out of 66 votes in the 117th Congress.. 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 This gives me hope that I will be in her district again even if I have to share her with the whole state. Slotkin, 46, is seen as a formidable competitor and the early front-runner for the nomination. 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. Slotkin has always presented herself as a moderate, independent Democrat, willing to buck her party if need be. Two Republicans, Michael Hoover and Nikki Snyder, have already declared their candidacy. 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. Four Democrats who were considered early on as potential candidates Gov. 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. According to an analysis ofProPublicas data,Slotkin has voted with Pelosi, who is currently the highest-ranking Democrat in the House of Representatives, 100 percent of the time. 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. 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. Rep. Elissa Slotkin is running for the Michigan Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Debbie Stabenow. 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Bush to underscore her qualifications as a public servant. So far,Nikki Snyder, a Republican member of the state Board of Education, has filed to run and so has Michael Hoover, a small businessman and first-time candidate. Hopefully it's not Detmer, that failure of a loser can't even get past the primaries in Livingston County. All rights reserved (About Us). 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. James is reportedly also looking at running against Gov. Their relationship has stayed strong since, according to Slotkin. '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. 'I'm a third generation Michigander and my family has lived the American dream,' she says in the ad. And the margin of her victory last year could offer reassurance that she's prepared for another tough campaign. Meanwhile, no widely known Republicans have announced for the race. 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. She also has touted her bipartisanship, working with the Problem Solvers Caucus, which features members from both parties, and fighting to pass legislation to aid veterans. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. 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) 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. She had not pursued political office previously. Michigan Democrats in swing districts defend calls for Trump impeachment. 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. THOMAS BEAUMONT and JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. She had told Michigan reporters the divorce had nothing to do with her political career. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. In an industrial Midwestern state that helped propel former President Donald J. Trump to the White House in 2016 before narrowly flipping back to the Democrats in 2020, Ms. Slotkin is planning a pitch heavily focused on jobs and economic matters. ", Early jockeying for Senate seats foreshadows competitive 2024 elections. U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Lansing announcing shes running for U.S. Senate in 2024 in a video published online Monday morning. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider Democratic congresswoman Elissa Slotkin of Michigan is taking steps toward seeking the U.S. Senate seat held by retiring Democrat Debbie Stabenow By THOMAS Cool! She's an anomaly in that she can win in this district as a Democrat, even after the redraw. So, I want to do it right., 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. 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. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 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. 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. "You either care about protecting kids or you don't," she said. 2:24. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. I think she would be at the very top," Michigan Democratic strategist Amy Chapman, who was Barack Obama's state director in 2008, said in assessing Slotkin's primary prospects. Im really enthused about the the opportunity for the next generation of leadership, she said in an interview. The most obvious Republican to run, John James, already said he's out. The Livingston Post is the only locally owned, all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Mich. The Democrat from Holly had recently traveled to Ukraine with a bipartisan congressional delegation through the House Armed Services Committee. Sign up for notifications from Insider! 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. She also became Stabenow's congresswoman, representing the senator's home in Lansing. We either need a more progressive alternative to run, or for Slotkin to commit on ending the filibuster, DC/PR statehood etc. hide caption. Upon Stabenow's announcement of her retirement, Slotkin hinted that she was mulling a run for Senate. Elissa Slotkin won reelection against Republican state Sen. Tom Barrett in Michigan's 7th Congressional District. Slotkin, a former CIA analyst and Pentagon official, flipped a traditionally Republican district in 2018 during a statewide swing for Democratic candidates. Rep. Elissa Slotkin won reelection against Republican state Sen. Tom Barrett in Michigan's 7th Congressional 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. There, he is the chairman of the body's transportation and infrastructure committee. Slotkins gaslighting of mid-MI voters is really something. 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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Loading state that helped propel former President Donald J. Trump to the White House in 2016 before narrowly flipping back to the Democrats in 2020. I never pretend to paint myself as a moderate.. H.R.8215: VOICE Act of 2022. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. However,Slotkin was quickly called out byBarrett for consistently voting with Pelosi. In 2020, he came within 2 points of unseating incumbent U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich. James and Slotkin dont live in the same congressional district, but that could change following redistricting. Press J to jump to the feed. Its just not okay, the Republican said at the time, Im a conservative. Former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney campaigned for her in the 2022 election. Jacob Bliss is a reporter for Breitbart News. 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. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. Extremely hard-working. 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 In the interview, Slotkin nodded to the plans, saying she was putting her ducks in a row" before an announcement. After two tries at a seat in the U.S. Senate, Michigan Republican John James might now be All rights reserved. Michigan State Board of Education member Nikki Snyder plans to challenge U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Holly, for Congress in 2020. I dont think you can overstate the uphill battle there.. 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. "By the time the smoke cleared, I knew I wanted a career in public service protecting my country," Slotkin remembered. Republican candidate for Michigans Seventh Congressional District state Sen. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte), who is running against Democrat Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) in By Emily Goodin, Senior U.S. McMorrow made a national name for herself last year with an impassioned floor speech about her opposition to restrictions on race- and gender-related topics in schools. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). 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. I am so glad she is my representative but I'm afraid of who is going to replace her. That's why he's not running. ', 'If we want to ensure the survival of our republic, we have to walk away from politics as usual,' Cheney said. Barrett is a member of the Michigan State Senate representing District 24. Anyway, I wish Slotkin success. 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. More:Debbie Stabenow talks about 'suiting up' to represent Michigan and why she's stepping down. It mostly exists to water down our votes, but we still got her elected. 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. But thats our job, the Democrat congresswoman said, emphasizing that she has always had to separate [herself] from the party [and] from party leadership.. 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. Many of the possible contenders have their own unique background that could distinguish them in a primary. 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. What sucks is that she'll probably get replaced by someone who thinks Karamo is "what we need". ET on Wednesday November 9. Slotkin raised over $2.1 million since launching her campaign and has $1.65 million in cash-on-hand. He was defeated for reelection by Stabenow. 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. 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. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. @ElissaSlotkin's gaslighting of mid-MI voters is really something. 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.. 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. Super PACs, national party committees, and other non-candidate groups have combined to spend more than $26.4 million through early November to advocate for or against the two candidates, with the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and National Republican Congressional Committee together so far accounting for almost half of that spending. I live in her district, too, just in one of the super duper red areas. 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. 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 announced her bid for Michigan's open Senate seat - she is the early front runner for the nomination. 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. 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 Nancy Pelosi and Elissa Slotkin are from the same party and have agreed on 100 percent of votes in the 117th Congress, ProPublica stated. 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. 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. She also worked for the National Security Council under President George W. Bush's administration, and for the Department of Defense during the Obama administration. Im just a person thats very focused on staying positive and focused on gaining strength in my campaign, she said. The announcement came via a video released on Slotkin's social media platforms Monday morning. Leaving her seat to be filled by someone red? She will perform well. Repeal of One-Man, One-Woman amendment? She said one of the reasons for her decision was to pass the torch to a "new generation of leaders.". This is why I'm running for the United States Senate.'. 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. 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. There's nobody better at strategy that I'm aware of than Elissa Slotkin, Axne said. So that our kids can live their version of the American dream. Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin, at a campaign rally in East Lansing, Mich., last November. His possible opponent: U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Holly. What next? Please let us know if you're having issues with commenting. Could it be Slotkin vs. Rogers for 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. Still the GOP has not yet fielded a strong candidate for the race. A subreddit dedicated to the latest news and happenings in the great state of Michigan. 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 The four Republican candidates who ran are Paul Junge, Kristina Lyke, Mike Detmer and Alan Hoover. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Elissa Slotkin is a former Obama staffer who is now running for Congress as a Democrat in Michigans 8th District. 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 would almost certainly face competition from fellow Democrats in one of the most politically competitive states in the U.S. 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. WebRep. 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. Berg continued: "This could be the first of many Senate Democrats who decide to retire rather than lose. Chapman is neutral in the Senate primary. 4:14. Yes please. Additionally, while she claims to separate herself from her partys leadership, an analysis of data kept from FiveThirtyEight showed that Sloktin also votes 100 percent of the time with bills supported by Biden. It's got the city of Lansing. 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). She feels, I think, very connected to making sure her legacy is upheld by passing the torch to someone who can win it.. as well as other partner offers and accept our. crossword puzzle. Hoover is a businessman turned political newcomer, while Snyder is currently serving as a member of the State Board of Educators. Updated: Mar 4, 2023 / 06:01 PM EST.