From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Elissa Slotkin made an impact.
Elissa Slotkin is an American politician who has served as a U.S. Senator for Michigan since 2025. Prior to that, she represented Michigan's 7th congressional district (formerly the 8th) in the House of Representatives from 2019 to 2025. A Democrat, Slotkin's background includes experience as a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) analyst and as an official in the Department of Defense, giving her a unique perspective in her political career.
In 2015, Elissa Slotkin began serving as acting assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs.
In January 2017, Elissa Slotkin moved back to her family's farm in Holly after leaving the Department of Defense, where she owned and operated Pinpoint Consulting.
In July 2017, Elissa Slotkin announced her candidacy for Michigan's 8th congressional district, motivated by a vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
In 2017, Elissa Slotkin ended her term as acting assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs.
In November 2018, Elissa Slotkin defeated Mike Bishop, becoming the first Democrat to represent Michigan's 8th district since 2001.
In September 2019, Elissa Slotkin and other House Democrats called for an impeachment inquiry into President Trump, leading to widespread Democratic support.
In 2019, Elissa Slotkin held town halls regarding her decision to vote in favor of President Donald Trump's impeachment, which drew protesters and media coverage.
In 2019, Elissa Slotkin started her term as the U.S. representative for Michigan's 7th congressional district.
In March 2020, Elissa Slotkin supported the bipartisan CARES Act relief package during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In May 2020, Elissa Slotkin voted for the HEROES Act, a $3 trillion stimulus package, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
During her 2020 campaign, Elissa Slotkin emphasized the importance of protecting health care coverage for people with preexisting conditions.
In 2020, Elissa Slotkin voted against an amendment that would provide student loan debt relief.
In November 2021, Elissa Slotkin voted for the Build Back Better Act.
In 2021, Elissa Slotkin voted in favor of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
In August 2022, Elissa Slotkin voted for the Inflation Reduction Act.
In 2022, Elissa Slotkin co-sponsored the Ban Corporate PACs Act, which would prevent corporations from operating a political action committee if enacted.
In 2022, Elissa Slotkin defeated Republican nominee Tom Barrett in the general election for U.S. House of Representatives.
In 2022, Elissa Slotkin voted for H.R. 1808, the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022.
On February 27, 2023, Elissa Slotkin announced her candidacy in the 2024 Michigan U.S. Senate election.
In 2023, Elissa Slotkin voted for a Republican-backed amendment regarding the display of non-official flags at Department of Defense facilities.
In 2023, after a mass shooting at Michigan State University, Elissa Slotkin introduced the Gun Violence Prevention Research Act.
In 2023, the Biden administration's student debt forgiveness initiative, which Elissa Slotkin voted against overturning, was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court.
On August 6, 2024, Elissa Slotkin won the Democratic primary in the Michigan U.S. Senate election.
In 2024, Elissa Slotkin was elected to the Senate, defeating Mike Rogers. She became the second female senator from Michigan.
In 2025, Elissa Slotkin began serving as the junior United States Senator from Michigan.
In 2025, Elissa Slotkin was one of 12 Senate Democrats who joined all Republicans to vote for the Laken Riley Act.
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