You can follow him on Twitter. She's won in a district that's pretty red. 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. 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. I'm more afraid that it's going to be a "moderate" Livingston County good ol' boy. Slotkin had a long career in foreign policy before pivoting to politics. Many of the possible contenders have their own unique background that could distinguish them in a primary. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Last week, the NRCC put Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Flint) on its list of 2022 midterm election targets. Slotkin, 46, is seen as a formidable competitor and the early front-runner for the nomination. 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. 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. 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. ', 'If we want to ensure the survival of our republic, we have to walk away from politics as usual,' Cheney said. 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. Anyway, I wish Slotkin success. I'll be sad to see her leave my district but happy that it will be for bigger and better things. 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. Snyder is an Eastern Michigan University graduate and mother of three children. Sign up for notifications from Insider! Gilchrist is the only Black party prospect in a state where the Detroit area accounts for half of the statewide vote. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) speaks to reporters at a press conference on Nov. 9, 2022, in East Lansing, Michigan. 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. After two tries at a seat in the U.S. Senate, Michigan Republican John James might now be As a member of the US Army for two decades, Barrett served in the Iraq war. 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. He waged two strong but failed Senate bids in the past - against Stabenow in 2018 and against Senator Gary Peters in 2020. 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. I have a feeling that Peter Meijer doesn't want to be done with politics yet. No Republican has won a U.S. Senate seat in Michigan since the GOP wave in 1994. 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. 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. She claims to separate from Nancy Pelosi, yet votes with her 100% of the time. 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. 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. Im just a person thats very focused on staying positive and focused on gaining strength in my campaign, she said. WebH.R.8215, a bill sponsored by Rep. Slotkin, was ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 13. That was all a distant memory recently as Slotkin sat beaming next to Sen. Debbie Stabenow at a Lansing luncheon commemorating Rev. 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. 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. 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 The Democrat from Holly had recently traveled to Ukraine with a bipartisan congressional delegation through the House Armed Services Committee. 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. Political Reporter For Dailymail.com, when she flipped a traditionally Republican district to the Democrats. Slotkin has always presented herself as a moderate, independent Democrat, willing to buck her party if need be. THOMAS BEAUMONT and JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. An adviser, granted anonymity to discuss internal strategy, said to expect a campaign message that emphasizes American manufacturing, jobs with dignity and labor protections. Slotkin's potential Democratic rivals include Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Reps. Debbie Dingell and Haley Stevens, Lt. Gov. Republican Rep. John James filed to run for re-election in his House seat. 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. Follow him on Twitter @tsspangler. Her Senate announcement came ina nearly three-minute biographical ad, where Slotkin emphasizes that background and her Michigan roots. Many other prominent Democrats in the state - such as Gov. Ever the strategist, she noted first movers are important in politics," but that it's also a countervailing wind against preparation and methodical planning. Play it now! So, I want to do it right., 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. 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. View More News. According to a report last week in MIRS, a Lansing political newsletter, James might be doing some initial polling to see if a run against Slotkin in 2022 would be feasible. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. ", I could make an announcement, but then I dont have the team in place," she said. 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. 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). Michigan Democrats in swing districts defend calls for Trump impeachment. 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This gives me hope that I will be in her district again even if I have to share her with the whole state. Representative Elissa Slotkin, a Michigan Democrat and former C.I.A. 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. Elissa Slotkin won reelection against Republican state Sen. Tom Barrett in Michigan's 7th Congressional District. Contact Todd Spangler: tspangler@freepress.com. Are you a candidate for bariatric surgery at Trinity Health? Junge won the race with 30,475 votes followed by Detmer with 24,796 votes.