U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) has won the Michigan Senate race, replacing retiring U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI).
The Associated Press called Slotkin's campaign on Wednesday and reported that he received more than 95% of the vote. As of 3:23 PM ET, Slotkin collected The difference was 2,690,050 votes and former Congressman Mike Rogers' 2,671,638 votes, with a difference of 18,412 votes, according to the report. New York Times.
Libertarian candidate Joseph Solis-Mullen and Dave Stein of the American Taxpayers Party together received nearly 100,000 votes, which is likely to hurt Rogers' prospects and potentially hurt Slotkin's chances. This could be a factor that could sway his election campaign.
Democrats have already surrendered the Senate majority to Republicans after Republican flips in Montana, West Virginia, and Ohio, but this victory follows Sen. Tammy Baldwin's (D-Wis.) victory in Wisconsin. Together, they are helping to stem the bleeding for Democrats at this point. .
Republicans, who will hold a majority of at least 52 seats in the next Senate, still have a chance to close in on the majority through other races in Pennsylvania, Arizona and Nevada, but they remain far from close.
Slotkin, who voted to support electric vehicle mandates, faced an uphill battle in a state where EV mandates are a key issue.
Mr. Rogers and President-elect Donald Trump focused on the issue during the campaign, but Mr. Slotkin was able to hold out despite Mr. Trump winning the presidential election in Michigan.
Shortly after the Associated Press call, Rogers graciously conceded the race.
“I congratulate Congresswoman Slotkin on her victory and wish her the best in serving the people of Michigan in the Senate,” said Rogers.
“The millions of Michiganders who have embraced our campaign, shared their thoughts, concerns, and ideas, and placed their trust and confidence in me to serve our great state as a U.S. senator. “I am humbled and honored by the people of the state,” he added.
Mr. Rogers also said he was proud to run on the same ticket as Mr. Trump.
“I have no doubt he will help move Michigan and America forward,” he added.
