Michigan: New Candidate Enters: Resigning as the state’s Natural Resources Commissioner, former state Rep. Leslie Love (D) announced her candidacy for the US Senate on Friday, hoping to become Michigan's first African American Senator. Democratic leaders had been interested in recruiting actor Hill Harper into the race. Mr. Harper is a potential opponent that Ms. Love described as being “inexperienced in politics and government,” and further pointed out that he does not even live in Michigan.
State Board of Education President Paula Pugh (D) is also a potential candidate. If all three of these African Americans enter the race the black vote will likely be split, thus favoring Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (D-Lansing) who is commonly viewed as the race leader. The Michigan Senate seat will be open in 2024 because four-term incumbent Debbie Stabenow (D) is retiring. New Jersey: Another Menendez Opponent Announces: New Jersey Democratic investor Kyle Casey became the third member of his party to challenge Sen. Bob Menendez (D), who again faces a federal investigation. Three Republicans have also declared. None of the candidates, however, appear strong enough to run a campaign with the strength to unseat the three-term Senate incumbent and 31-year congressional veteran when adding his seven terms served in the House. Sen. Menendez will be safe in both the Democratic primary and the general election unless the federal investigation gains legs. The Senator was previously indicted in 2015, but the case fell apart and was dropped in 2018. If his legal trouble worsens, expect stronger candidates, likely from both parties, to come forth. Comments are closed.
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