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Slotkin is a rising star in the, a former intelligence officer who has been in the U.S. House since 2019. She defeated Republican Mike Rogers , who had served seven terms in the House before leaving Congress in 2015.
But that wasn’t enough to stop Slotkin, who campaigned on protecting abortion rights and on preserving and expanding government programs to reduce the cost of health care. Polls have shown both positions are highly popular with Michigan voters, even many who don’t identify as Democratic. , voting for his impeachment while he was president and condemning his support of efforts to overturn the 2020 election., historically central to the state’s economy, and electric vehicles .
Slotkin’s election also ensures that a woman will continue to hold at least one of Michigan’s Senate seats, maintaining a streak that began in 2001, when Stabenow took office.Don't let this be the end of the free press. The free press is under attack — and America's future hangs in the balance. As other newsrooms bow to political pressure, HuffPost is not backing down.and log in while you read..
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