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. So that our kids can live their version of the American dream. The newly drawn district excludes the city of Jackson, often Its just not okay, the Republican said at the time, Im a conservative. 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 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 What sucks is that she'll probably get replaced by someone who thinks Karamo is "what we need". I'll be sad to see her leave my district but happy that it will be for bigger and better things. He waged two strong but failed Senate bids in the past - against Stabenow in 2018 and against Senator Gary Peters in 2020. Jacob Bliss is a reporter for Breitbart News. You have to establish yourself as something separate from what people see on TV, and thats difficult. In what was considered a tossup district, Slotkin beat Barrett 52%-46%, her best showing in any of her elections to date. Nancy Pelosi and Elissa Slotkin are from the same party and have agreed on 100 percent of votes in the 117th Congress, ProPublica stated. The four Republican candidates who ran are Paul Junge, Kristina Lyke, Mike Detmer and Alan Hoover. Or even worse, Mike Detmer. Snyder told MLive she is offering voters a break from career politicians. Slotkin has positioned herself as a moderate and champions Democratic principles like protecting abortionrights and a ban on assault weapons. The comments below have not been moderated. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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. Dingell, whose late husband, John, was the longest-serving House member ever, represents suburban Detroit. 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. Junge won the race with 30,475 votes followed by Detmer with 24,796 votes. Yes please. 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. 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. Many other prominent Democrats in the state - such as Gov. Such misleading wording. 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. Only one Michigan Republican has held a seat in the Senate in the past 40 years, Spencer Abraham, from 1995 to 2001. U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Lansing announcing shes running for U.S. Senate in 2024 in a video published online Monday morning. In the interview, Slotkin nodded to the plans, saying she was putting her ducks in a row" before an announcement. 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. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) speaks to reporters at a press conference on Nov. 9, 2022, in East Lansing, Michigan. Snyder disagrees with Slotkins assessment that documents released by the White House show Trump abused his power, but Snyder said her campaign launch wasnt timed to capitalize on the freshman congresswomans stance. I'm more afraid that it's going to be a "moderate" Livingston County good ol' boy. Democratic congresswoman Elissa Slotkin of Michigan is taking steps toward seeking the U.S. Senate seat held by retiring Democrat Debbie Stabenow By THOMAS It was launched by award-winning journalists who were laid off from the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus by Gannett Co. Inc. in 2009. Report: John James might be looking at running against Rep. Elissa Slotkin. It's got the city of Lansing. 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. Nancy Pelosi and Elissa Slotkin are from the same party and have agreed on 100 percent of votes in the 117th Congress, ProPublica. Slotkin is different from many other Democrats Democratic congresswoman Elissa Slotkin of Michigan is taking steps toward seeking the U.S. Senate seat held by retiring Democrat Debbie Stabenow. Rep. Elissa Slotkin won reelection against Republican state Sen. Tom Barrett in Michigan's 7th Congressional District. 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. Before turning to politics, Slotkin served as a senior Pentagon official from 2012 to 2014. Hoover is a businessman turned political newcomer, while Snyder is currently serving as a member of the State Board of Educators. She said one of the reasons for her decision was to pass the torch to a "new generation of leaders.". Representative Elissa Slotkin, a Michigan Democrat and former C.I.A. 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. '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. Sign up for notifications from Insider! She also became Stabenow's congresswoman, representing the senator's home in Lansing. Slotkin's potential Democratic rivals include Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Reps. Debbie Dingell and Haley Stevens, Lt. Gov. WebFirst few paragraphs from the article: Representative Elissa Slotkin, a Michigan Democrat and former C.I.A. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Her current The only reason he won last year is because he ran in a trump favorable district. She claims to separate from Nancy Pelosi, yet votes with her 100% of the time. 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. John James knows he won't win. Trump defeated President Joe Biden by nearly 1 percentage point under the district's previous boundaries in the 2020 presidential election. Slotkin had a long career in foreign policy before pivoting to politics. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. Midterm ElectionPoliticsElissa SlotkinHouse of RepresentativesMichiganNancy PelosiTom Barrett. 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. 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. More:Debbie Stabenow talks about 'suiting up' to represent Michigan and why she's stepping down. Republican Rep. John James filed to run for re-election in his House seat. 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. Michigan State Board of Education member Nikki Snyder plans to challenge U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Holly, for Congress in 2020. 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. She claims to separate from Nancy Pelosi, yet votes with her 100% of the time. Updated: Mar 4, 2023 / 06:01 PM EST. 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. 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. Sometimes she lets me borrow her little hideaway office near the House floor if I have votes until two in the morning," Slotkin added. His possible opponent: U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Holly. crossword puzzle. Republican candidate for Michigans new Seventh Congressional District, state Sen. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte), who will more than likely face off against Democrat All rights reserved. H.R.8215: VOICE Act of 2022. After two tries at a seat in the U.S. Senate, Michigan Republican John James might now 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. Republicans immediately pounced, painting Slotkin as a liberal elitist. 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. 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. She said she will center her campaign message on "growing and strengthening Michigans middle class. 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). There, he is the chairman of the body's transportation and infrastructure committee. Snyder said Slotkins fundraising prowess doesnt intimidate her. We need a new generation of leaders that thinks differently, works harder and never forgets that we are public servants.. View More News. He was defeated for reelection by Stabenow. 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. There's nobody better at strategy that I'm aware of than Elissa Slotkin, Axne said. Best of luck to her. One moment please. Copyright 2020 WILX. The Livingston Post is the only locally owned, all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Mich. So far, they are the only candidates. Don't take my word for it, see her record: https://t.co/W6DOcQwPpJ pic.twitter.com/j9aPF4IUHq, Tom Barrett (@barrettbrigade1) February 23, 2022. ET on Wednesday November 9. Contact Todd Spangler: [email protected]. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 'We have to stand up, every one of us, and say we're going to do what's right for this country. 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 Their relationship has stayed strong since, according to Slotkin. 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. 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 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. Literally thats all it takes to support a Dem these days!? 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. 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. 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. 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She had told Michigan reporters the divorce had nothing to do with her political career. Press J to jump to the feed. ", 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. 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 Gilchrist is the only Black party prospect in a state where the Detroit area accounts for half of the statewide vote. Many of the possible contenders have their own unique background that could distinguish them in a primary. Democrat Joe Biden also had barely won in the new configuration, giving hope to Republican House strategists who wagered Biden's low job approval last year would help sink vulnerable House Democrats. Elissa Slotkin is not a moderate. I don't think I'd call it that red. She was endorsed by Wyoming Republican Liz Cheney, the vice chair of the House Select Committee on the Jan. 6 attack. Great fundraiser. Dont take my word for it, see her record,Barrett tweeted and included the link to ProPublica, which keeps track of congressional voters. 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. She's won in a district that's pretty red. The newly drawn district excludes the city of Jackson, often. LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Shortly after Michigans new redistricting commission approved a U.S. House map Tuesday, Rep. Elissa Slotkin announced she will She also served three tours in Iraq as an intelligence officer. Slotkin would almost certainly face competition from fellow Democrats in one of the most politically competitive states in the U.S. It mostly exists to water down our votes, but we still got her elected. 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. James is reportedly also looking at running against Gov. Slotkin was elected in 2018 by narrowly beating two-term incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Bishop in a longtime Republican-leaning district. However, her announcement for public office comes shortly after her announcementshe is divorcing from her husband, Dave Moore. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 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. Play it now! 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. She had not pursued political office previously. Snyder was elected to serve an eight-year term on the state Board of Education in 2016, earning 1.9 million seats on the statewide ballot. I am so glad she is my representative but I'm afraid of who is going to replace her. Former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney (right) campaigned for Elissa Slotkin (left) in the 2022 election. Slotkin, 46, is seen as a formidable competitor and the early front-runner for the nomination. Berg continued: "This could be the first of many Senate Democrats who decide to retire rather than lose. 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. . Cool! Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin, at a campaign rally in East Lansing, Mich., last November. 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 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. However,Slotkin was quickly called out byBarrett for consistently voting with Pelosi. Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin won reelection against Republican Tom Barrett in Michigan's 7th Congressional District. By Emily Goodin, Senior U.S. Slotkins campaign announced she raised more than $800,000 in the third fiscal quarter of 2019 for her reelection campaign. 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.