Slotkin raised $10 million for her 2022 campaign, second among targeted Democrats only to Rep. Katie Porter of California. U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Lansing, told the Free Press on Monday morning that she has made the decision to run next year for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Debbie Stabenow, giving the campaign its first widely known candidate. H.R.8215: VOICE Act of 2022. The only reason he won last year is because he ran in a trump favorable district. Jacob Bliss is a reporter for Breitbart News. "You either care about protecting kids or you don't," she said. Even though she's the only Democrat to announce an official bid, she's the third candidate to officially file for 2024. 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.. Rep. Slotkin voted yes on House Vote 364 : 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. 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. UPDATE: Paul Junge to run against Elissa Slotkin in November election, Thousands of Michiganders lose power again, Drugs believed to be factor in collision that killed Michigan road worker. Report: John James might be looking at running against Rep. Elissa Slotkin. (Image provided by Nikki Snyder). In 2018, Slotkin was one of 31 Democrats to flip seats in districts that Trump won in 2016. ", 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. We all know America is going through something right now. Dont take my word for it, see her record,Barrett tweeted and included the link to ProPublica, which keeps track of congressional voters. 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. That year, she also was one of 31 Democrats to flip a Republican seat in a congressional district that Donald Trump won during the 2016 presidential election. Nancy Pelosi and Elissa Slotkin are from the same party and have agreed on 100 percent of votes in the 117th Congress, ProPublica. 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. "This is why Im running for the United States Senate. as well as other partner offers and accept our. It was what she called part of an effort to talk to opinion leaders and see what they think, though she stopped short of suggesting a deadline for an announcement. This is why I'm running for the United States Senate.'. In what was considered a tossup district, Slotkin beat Barrett 52%-46%, her best showing in any of her elections to date. That really attracted me to choose to represent the 8th District.. 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 The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Snyder said Slotkins fundraising prowess doesnt intimidate her. A subreddit dedicated to the latest news and happenings in the great state of Michigan. . Lyke came in at 22,028 votes and Hoover had 9,438. Democratic congresswoman Elissa Slotkin of Michigan is taking steps toward seeking the U.S. Senate seat held by retiring Democrat Debbie Stabenow. Cool! Her opponent, Barrett, raised $2.5 million, spent $2.4 million, and had $63,172 of cash still left to spend as of October 19. 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. 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. You can follow him on Twitter. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 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. Dingell, whose late husband, John, was the longest-serving House member ever, represents suburban Detroit. She's an anomaly in that she can win in this district as a Democrat, even after the redraw. So far, they are the only candidates. Slotkin is different from many other Democrats 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. Midterm ElectionPoliticsElissa SlotkinHouse of RepresentativesMichiganNancy PelosiTom Barrett. 'I'm a third generation Michigander and my family has lived the American dream,' she says in the ad. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. 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. 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. Hopefully it's not Detmer, that failure of a loser can't even get past the primaries in Livingston County. LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) In this weeks Capital Rundown, more details on U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkins decision to run for This gives me hope that I will be in her district again even if I have to share her with the whole state. I'll be sad to see her leave my district but happy that it will be for bigger and better things. 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Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte), who will more than likely face off against Democrat She claims to separate from Nancy Pelosi, yet votes with her 100% of the time. July 18. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? 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. Representative Elissa Slotkin, a Michigan Democrat and former C.I.A. hide caption. Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin announced her bid for Michigan's open Senate seat - she is the early front runner for the nomination. I don't think I'd call it that red. 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. Last week, the NRCC put Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Flint) on its list of 2022 midterm election targets. 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 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. Michigan State Board of Education member Nikki Snyder plans to challenge U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Holly, for Congress in 2020. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) speaks to reporters at a press conference on Nov. 9, 2022, in East Lansing, Michigan. Such misleading wording. Don't take my word for it, see her record: https://t.co/W6DOcQwPpJ pic.twitter.com/j9aPF4IUHq, Tom Barrett (@barrettbrigade1) February 23, 2022. Loading I am so glad she is my representative but I'm afraid of who is going to replace her. ET on Wednesday November 9. Upon Stabenow's announcement of her retirement, Slotkin hinted that she was mulling a run for Senate. Slotkin raised over $2.1 million since launching her campaign and has $1.65 million in cash-on-hand. He waged two strong but failed Senate bids in the past - against Stabenow in 2018 and against Senator Gary Peters in 2020. Gretchen Whitmer (left) and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg (right), who has a residence in Michigan - have said they will not run for Senate. 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. In 2022, she ran unopposed in the Democratic primary for the 7th Congressional District. 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? Two Republicans, Michael Hoover and Nikki Snyder, have already declared their candidacy. Gretchen Whitmer and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who has a residence in Michigan - have said they will not run for Senate, clearing the way for Slotin to be the early frontrunner. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. 2:24. The district also includes the state capital of Lansing. Slotkin entered Congress with nationally recognized freshmen such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, who openly clashed with then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. 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 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. 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 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. Hartland, Howell girls meet in district final with archived broadcasts, CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE LIVINGSTON POST.