SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WXYZ) — WXYZ-TV hosted a Michigan U.S. Senate debate between former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R) and U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D) tonight.
The live televised commercial-free debate kicked off at 7 p.m. at our Southfield studios. The debate was broadcast on Channel 7 and streamed on WXYZ.com.
Watch the full debate below:
The debate was moderated by Editorial Director Chuck Stokes, 7 News Detroit Anchor Carolyn Clifford and 7 News Detroit Anchor Alicia Smith.
Slotkin, 48, is currently the U.S. Representative for Michigan’s 7th District, which includes all of Ingham, Livingston, Shiawassee and Clinton counties, plus areas of Eaton, Genesee and Oakland counties.
She was first elected to the U.S. House in 2018 and took her seat in 2019, flipping the normally Republican district for the first time since 2001.
Slotkin has been endorsed by Sen. Debbie Stabenow.
Watch highlights of the debate in the video below:
She said her Senate campaign has focused on protecting people’s rights and democracy, keeping communities safe, building things in America and defending the middle class.
Rogers, 61, served as a congressman for Michigan’s 8th District from 2001 to 2015, and also worked as an FBI agent and was a Michigan State senator.
Hear what the candidates had to say after the debate in the video below:
Rogers’ campaign website shows his campaign priorities focusing on the economy, China, the southern border, crime and more.
He has been endorsed by prominent Republicans including former President Donald Trump.
Voters weigh in on the debate in the video below:
The Senate seat became open after Stabenow announced last year she would not seek reelection. Stabenow was Michigan’s first female U.S. senator and was officially sworn in in 2001.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.
