Elissa Slotkin endorses Matt Maasdam in Democratic primary for her former House seat

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: July 15, 2026

Words: 468

Last Updated: 6 days, 9 hours ago

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U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) is putting her political capital behind Matt Maasdam as he seeks the Democratic Party nomination for the 7th Congressional District in the Aug. 4 primary.

The district was represented by Slotkin before she ran for the U.S. Senate in 2024. It is currently occupied by U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte), who won the seat after Slotkin ran for the Senate seat vacated by the retirement of former U.S. Sen. Debbie …

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