Here’s the latest news today out Michigan courtesy of Emerson College’s latest poll. First, on the U.S. Senate race:
ELISSA SLOTKIN HOLDS PLURALITY SUPPORT AMONG DEMOCRATS, NO FRONTRUNNER FOR REPUBLICANS
A plurality of Democratic Primary voters plan to support Rep. Elissa Slotkin for the Democratic nomination for Senate, while 8% support Actor Hill Harper. Twenty-five percent are undecided, and 22% say they would support someone else.
In the Republican Senate Primary, 68% are either undecided (29%) or would vote for someone other than the candidates listed. The only candidate with double digit support is former Rep. Mike Rogers with 12%.
“There is room for change in both the Democratic and Republican Senate primaries. While Slotkin is in the most favorable position among Democrats, she still does not hold a majority.” Kimball said. “The 47% of voters who are undecided or say they will vote for someone else reflects room for this race to change. The Republican Primary appears wide open, with no clear leader and 68% of voters choosing someone else/undecided.”
In a series of hypothetical trial heats between Democratic Rep. Slotkin and Michigan Republicans, Slotkin leads former Rep. Peter Meijer 42% to 36%, Nikki Snyder 44% to 36%, and John Tuttle 45% to 35%. James Craig who has not announced was included and trailed 45% to 38%.
Michigan voters are split on what date they prefer the primary be held on: 25% prefer March 12, 2024, while 21% prefer February 27, 2024. A majority, 54%, are unsure or have no opinion.
Something to know about Mike Rogers:
Rogers has been making moves that suggest he’s been considering a run for U.S. Senate. He attended the Livingston County GOP picnic in May as the event’s “special guest.” In addition to that, Rogers has made appearances around Michigan, including giving a speech for the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, and appearing at an event of the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce.
He’s been living in Florida, though, and will need to move back to Michigan.
Rogers and Slotkin — said to be friends — are cut from the same national security cloth. Slotkin’s served on the Homeland Security, Armed Services, and Veterans Affairs committees; Rogers was chair of the House Intelligence Committee.
Here’s a current look at the Presidential race in Michigan:
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