U.S. Senator from Michigan · Class I
Elissa Slotkin
Position · −0.37
- In office
- Senate 2025–now
House 2019–2025
7 years in CongressMore senior than 21% of the Senate - Breaks on
- Taxation 40%
- Finance and Financial Sector 39%
- Committees
- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Armed Services
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- Bills on
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Agriculture and Food
- International Affairs
- Age
- 50
Bottom line
- Breaks with Democrats most on Finance and Financial Sector: voted against them on 39% of party-line votes (7 of 18), against 0% for most Democrats.
- Ranking member of the Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food Safety subcommittee (Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry).
- Sponsored 29 bills this Congress; none has passed the Senate yet.
Where Slotkin has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food Safety (Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry)
- Ranking Member · Emerging Threats and Capabilities (Armed Services)
- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry · 11th in seniority on the minority side
- Armed Services · 13th in seniority on the minority side
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs · 7th in seniority on the minority side
- Veterans' Affairs · 9th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
None of Slotkin’s bills has left committee this Congress.
Talks most about
Stories in Slotkin’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Slotkin breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Slotkin voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for Senate Democrats.
- Taxation 40% · 2 of 5 party 0%
- Finance and Financial Sector 39% · 7 of 18 party 0%
- Taxes, finance & economy 14% · 2 of 14 party 0%
Every issue Pro See all 11 issues where Slotkin has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Try ProNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Slotkin broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | Michael C. Martin, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of MichiganOn the NominationBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Michael C. Martin, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of MichiganOn the Cloture MotionBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, in the Army, to be GeneralOn the NominationBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, in the Army, to be GeneralOn the Cloture MotionBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Douglas Weaver, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2026On the NominationBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Douglas Weaver, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2026On the Cloture MotionBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Jared Isaacman, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationOn the NominationBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Jared Isaacman, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationOn the Cloture MotionBroke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Slotkin is saying
All 33 statements and posts-
Received DOD confirmation that military will not be deployed to polling locations in response to her letter.
“election administration and security remain the fundamental responsibility of state and local officials.”
Election SecurityAI-read
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ICYMI: Slotkin Delivers Speech at Carnegie Institution on Defending Democracy
Delivered speech on defending democracy and lessons from Hungary and Poland.
Democracy ProtectionAI-read
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Slotkin, Warren Demand Full Accounting of Trump’s Huge Tax Breaks for AI and Tech Companies
Demanded transparency from tech CEOs on tax breaks received for AI and data center investments.
“Americans across the country are worried about the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on their lives — from increased utility bills to threats of job losses and cyberattacks.”
AI Infrastructure ImpactAI-read
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Urged DHS Secretary to stop efforts undermining 2026 midterm election integrity and security.
“The 2026 midterm elections are already underway. Your unsubstantiated allegations of noncitizen voter fraud, public recitation of unreliable data, and unwarranted conditioning of continued grant funding for state election security measures on compliance with politically motivated requests for voter data appear to be…”
2026 Midterm Election Interference ConcernsElection SecurityAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan bill to expand genetic testing and ovarian cancer prevention and care access.
“No family should have to fight both a cancer diagnosis and their insurance company at the same time.”
Cancer AwarenessAI-read
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Spoke on Senate floor about bill to ban Chinese vehicles ahead of Xi Jinping visit.
“Automakers urge Congress to quickly pass law banning Chinese cars”
International AffairsAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Slotkin voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 98 of 100 in the Senate · expected = average of 29 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Slotkin’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 29
- Action in committee 0
- Action beyond committee 0
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
29 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 29 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Bills, 119th Congress
All 30 sponsored billsSponsored 30 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 297 (median 308), 117 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Armed Forces and National Security, Agriculture and Food, International Affairs.
- S. 5554 A bill to modernize and strengthen Federal efforts to improve ovarian cancer awareness, hereditary cancer risk assessment, access to genetic counseling and testing, and access to specialty care, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- S.Res. 907 A resolution supporting the designation of September 2026 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month".Health · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- S. 5345 A bill to provide for the delivery of artificial intelligence functional bills of materials, and for other purposes.Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
- S. 5344 A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to submit a report on efforts to support the production, testing, and sustainment of autonomous maneuver systems, components for such systems, and low-cost interceptors.Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
- S. 5343 Military Leadership Removal Transparency Act of 2026Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
- S. 5342 A bill to require a report on the advisability and feasibility of establishing a Drone Center of Excellence within the Army National Guard.Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
- S. 5340 A bill to require a drone posture review.Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
- S. 5009 MERIT Act of 2026Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jul 16, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 219 | 14% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 206 | 65% |
| Other | 113 | 12% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 49 | 37% |
| Immigration | 37 | 86% |
| International Affairs | 34 | 79% |
| Energy & environment | 25 | 8% |
| Environmental Protection | 19 | 37% |
| Congress | 18 | 11% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 18 | 61% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 15 | 0% |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 14 | 14% |
| Energy | 13 | 0% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 13 | 23% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 12 | 58% |
| Sports and Recreation | 11 | 91% |
| Health care | 10 | 0% |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 9 | 22% |
| Housing and Community Development | 8 | 100% |
| Budget & appropriations | 7 | 0% |
| Transportation & infrastructure | 7 | 14% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 6 | 83% |
| Taxation | 5 | 100% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 4 | 75% |
| Health | 4 | 75% |
| Education & families | 3 | 0% |
| Education | 2 | 50% |
| Emergency Management | 2 | 100% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 2 | 0% |
| Immigration & border | 2 | 0% |
| Crime & justice | 2 | 0% |
| Families | 1 | 100% |
How often Slotkin voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DGary C. PetersMI Senate94%agreement
- DJon OssoffGA Senate94%agreement
- DKirsten E. GillibrandNY Senate94%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Slotkin most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Slotkin’s campaign raised $5.2M: $4.9M (94%) from individuals and $29K (1%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $2.7M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Slotkin
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 16.
- M-Pac Member’s leadership PAC
- National Pork Producers Council Trade association PAC
- Environmental Defense Action Fund Membership group PAC
See how much each organization gave Slotkin this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inSlotkin’s own leadership PAC: Mitten PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Résumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, MichiganDemocrat2025–present
- U.S. House, MI-7Democrat2023–2025
- U.S. House, MI-8Democrat2019–2023
Seat
- State
- Michigan
- Seat
- Class 1, junior senator
- Current term
- 2025–2031
- Age
- 50
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-4822
291 Russell Senate Office Building - District offices
- Lansing, Flint, Detroit, Traverse City
- Website
- slotkin.senate.gov
- SenElissaSlotkin
- senslotkin
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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