'We seem to be living crisis to crisis. 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 CIA analyst and Pentagon official, flipped a traditionally Republican district in 2018 during a statewide swing for Democratic candidates. 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Elissa Slotkin is not a moderate. 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. Berg continued: "This could be the first of many Senate Democrats who decide to retire rather than lose. Nancy Pelosi and Elissa Slotkin are from the same party and have agreed on 100 percent of votes in the 117th Congress, ProPublica stated. Democratic Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin will run to replace retiring Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow, she announced Monday. Many other prominent Democrats in the state - such as Gov. She's an anomaly in that she can win in this district as a Democrat, even after the redraw. Slotkins gaslighting of mid-MI voters is really something. She will perform well. I'll be sad to see her leave my district but happy that it will be for bigger and better things. 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. Slotkin, 46, is seen as a formidable competitor and the early front-runner for the nomination. 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. Michigan's newly drawn 7th Congressional District sits in the central region of the state and spans seven counties. The four Republican candidates who ran are Paul Junge, Kristina Lyke, Mike Detmer and Alan Hoover. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. Four Democrats who were considered early on as potential candidates Gov. I have a feeling that Peter Meijer doesn't want to be done with politics yet. 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. 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. 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. 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. She has won three tough House races in her swing district, proving to be a prodigious fundraiser and campaigner. 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. 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. 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. 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. Housing assistance waiting list open for persons with AIDS, Slotkin honors Howell's first Black resident on floor of U.S. House, Livingston ESA, local districts, Cleary University meeting on educational opportunities, Hartland grad injured in MSU shooting remains in critical condition, The incredible, untold story of the 1975 KISS concert in Hartland, The Ugly Naked Guy at 15: The full, unabridged, untold history of Brightons controversial statue. Slotkin has always presented herself as a moderate, independent Democrat, willing to buck her party if need be. 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. The only reason he won last year is because he ran in a trump favorable district. 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. Do not sell or share my personal information. 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. 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. as well as other partner offers and accept our. ", I could make an announcement, but then I dont have the team in place," she said. 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. Slotkin's potential Democratic rivals include Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Reps. Debbie Dingell and Haley Stevens, Lt. Gov. 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. The Livingston Post is the only locally owned, all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Mich. Their relationship has stayed strong since, according to Slotkin. 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. 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 U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Lansing announcing shes running for U.S. Senate in 2024 in a video published online Monday morning. This is why I'm running for the United States Senate.'. Please let us know if you're having issues with commenting. "This is why Im running for the United States Senate. 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) Pro LBGTQ+ Dem candidate that has won multiple times in red country. It was launched by award-winning journalists who were laid off from the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus by Gannett Co. Inc. in 2009. 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. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 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. Don't take my word for it, see her record: https://t.co/W6DOcQwPpJ pic.twitter.com/j9aPF4IUHq, Tom Barrett (@barrettbrigade1) February 23, 2022. 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. Best of luck to her. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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. 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. (Image provided by Nikki Snyder). 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. Elissa Slotkin won reelection against Republican Tom Barrett in Michigan's 7th Congressional District. Report: John James might be looking at running against Rep. Elissa 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 In 2022, she ran unopposed in the Democratic primary for the 7th Congressional District. Has run in tough elections. I dont think you can overstate the uphill battle there.. We need a new generation of leaders that thinks differently, works harder and never forgets that we are public servants.. It mostly exists to water down our votes, but we still got her elected. 'We have to stand up, every one of us, and say we're going to do what's right for this country. 4:14. 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. We're going to look beyond partisan politics.'. Her current Hopefully it's not Detmer, that failure of a loser can't even get past the primaries in Livingston County. Slotkin has voted with Pelosi, who is currently the highest-ranking Democrat in the House of Representatives, 100 percent of the time. 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. He waged two strong but failed Senate bids in the past - against Stabenow in 2018 and against Senator Gary Peters in 2020. I am from holly and was in her district before the redraw. 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.. There's nobody better at strategy that I'm aware of than Elissa Slotkin, Axne said. Press J to jump to the feed. Two Republicans, Michael Hoover and Nikki Snyder, have already declared their candidacy. Former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney (right) campaigned for Elissa Slotkin (left) in the 2022 election. Repeal of One-Man, One-Woman amendment? Slotkin would almost certainly face competition from fellow Democrats in one of the most politically competitive states in the U.S. Elissa Slotkin won reelection against Republican state Sen. Tom Barrett in Michigan's 7th Congressional District. 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. Dont take my word for it, see her record,Barrett tweeted and included the link to ProPublica, which keeps track of congressional voters. Hopefully they run Deperno or Dixon. She had not pursued political office previously. Gretchen Whitmer, who sailed to a second term. Representative Elissa Slotkin, a Michigan Democrat and former C.I.A. 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). 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's won in a district that's pretty red. He previously served in the Michigan House of Representatives after beating Democratic first-term incumbent Theresa Abed in 2014. 2:24. So that our kids can live their version of the American dream. Hoover is a businessman turned political newcomer, while Snyder is currently serving as a member of the State Board of Educators. 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. So far, they are the only candidates. Insider's elections partner Decision Desk HQ called the race at 3.38 a.m. H.R.8215: VOICE Act of 2022. 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. She carved out a reputation in the House as quietly persevering, though vocal when necessary, said former Rep. Cindy Axne of Iowa, who entered Congress with Slotkin and calls her a friend. One moment please. Slotkin entered Congress with nationally recognized freshmen such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, who openly clashed with then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Slotkin has positioned herself as a moderate and champions Democratic principles like protecting abortionrights and a ban on assault weapons. Rep. Elissa Slotkin is running for the Michigan Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Debbie Stabenow. UPDATE: Paul Junge to run against Elissa Slotkin in November 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.