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Elissa Slotkin fights for votes in Michigan Senate debate

Elissa Slotkin fights for votes in Michigan Senate debate

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor October 23, 2024

On Oct. 14, Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers met in Southfield, Michigan at WXYZ-TV to discuss key issues for the upcoming election on Nov. 5. During the debate, Slotkin highlighted her past work as a former...

Mike Rogers: Michigan Senate Debate

Mike Rogers: Michigan Senate Debate

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter October 23, 2024

Michigan Senate candidates Mike Rogers (R) and Elissa Slotkin (D), met for their final debate on Oct. 14. Rogers asserted his beliefs and stances in an attempt to appeal to Michiganders. The two candidates...

Post-debate thoughts from Michigan Senate candidates

Post-debate thoughts from Michigan Senate candidates

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor October 23, 2024

Following the debate between Mike Rogers and Elissa Slotkin on Oct. 14, both candidates answered questions regarding the upcoming election and policies brought up during the discussion. The race for the...

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Michigan Senate race: Meet the candidates

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor October 16, 2024

In the 2024 Senate race, Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers are competing for Michigan’s vote. Rodgers is attempting to become the first Republican to win a Michigan Senate race in 30 years. Elissa Slotkin...

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Michigan Senate approves gun safety package: Students react

Tori Coker, Content Editor March 20, 2023

In the wake of Michigan’s first mass shooting of 2023 some 64 miles away on Michigan State University’s campus, the gun safety package recently proposed by state lawmakers and approved by the Michigan...

Michigan law to update gun laws, allow concealed carry on campus

Grace Turner October 18, 2015

Michigan law may soon allow concealed weapons in schools. The Senate Judiciary Committee approved Senate Bills 442 and 561 on Tuesday, Oct. 13 that would allow those with concealed pistol licenses...

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