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Elissa Slotkin Wins Michigan Senate Race, Defeating Mike Rogers

Slotkin's victory marks a key Democratic hold in a state that supported Republican President-elect Trump.

  • Elissa Slotkin, a former CIA analyst, becomes the first CIA veteran elected to the U.S. Senate, defeating former FBI agent Mike Rogers.
  • Slotkin's win helps maintain Democratic control of Michigan's Senate seats, succeeding retiring Senator Debbie Stabenow.
  • The race was closely contested, with Slotkin pulling ahead in Democratic strongholds like Wayne County after trailing early.
  • Slotkin campaigned on issues like reproductive rights and gun safety, appealing to both her base and disillusioned Republicans.
  • Despite Slotkin's win, the GOP gained control of the Senate, bolstering President-elect Trump's administration.
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