Fox News’ Decision Deck predicts Democrats will hold on to a key Senate vacancy in battleground Michigan in a competitive and expensive race that has garnered a lot of state funding and attention.
Three-term Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin is expected to defeat former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers in the race to replace Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow, who has held the seat for nearly a quarter of a century.
The race was one of a handful nationwide that will determine whether Republicans regain the Senate majority in the 2024 elections.
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Representative Elissa Slotkin of Michigan speaks on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 22, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (Chip Somodevilla)
Mr. Rogers was a former FBI special agent and later chaired the House Intelligence Committee during his time in Congress. Rogers, who previously criticized former Republican President Donald Trump and was considering a run for the White House in 2024, has become a strong supporter of the Republican presidential candidate and gained support.
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Mr. Slotkin also has a background in national security. She worked for the CIA and the Department of Defense before winning election to Congress.
Former Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers speaks at a Trump campaign rally headlined by vice presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance on August 14, 2024 at Byron Center, Michigan. (Fox News – Paul Steinhauser)
Michigan is competitive, with millions of dollars spent by both campaigns, party committees and outside groups.
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