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Obama Backs Elissa Slotkin in Tight Michigan Senate Race

Former President Obama endorses Slotkin with a new ad as she faces a tough challenge from Republican Mike Rogers.

  • Elissa Slotkin, a Democratic congresswoman, is running for Michigan's open Senate seat against GOP candidate Mike Rogers.
  • Barack Obama has released an ad endorsing Slotkin, highlighting her national security experience and leadership qualities.
  • The ad, titled 'Make You Proud,' is airing on digital platforms and radio across Michigan as absentee ballots are distributed.
  • Slotkin's campaign has significantly outraised Rogers', but she lost the endorsement of the influential Michigan Farm Bureau.
  • The Michigan Senate race is crucial for Democrats, who are striving to maintain their slim majority in the U.S. Senate.
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