Nov 6, 2024 - Politics & Policy
Slotkin wins open Michigan Senate seat for Democrats
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Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin has defeated Republican Mike Rogers for Michigan's open Senate seat, AP projected Wednesday.
Why it matters: Slotkin's win keeps Michigan's Senate delegation blue, and it takes a top pickup opportunity for Republicans off the board.
- Late polling showed the race was a toss-up, but Slotkin held a lead for most of the campaign.
- Senate Republicans have already clinched a majority next year. But many of their candidates lagged behind President-elect Trump.
The big picture: Slotkin's campaign hammered Rogers on the issue of reproductive rights for months, pointing to his record of supporting strict limits on abortion.
- Rogers tried to tie Slotkin to President Biden and his administration, focusing on inflation and the border.
