Michigan Elects Elissa Slotkin, Rejecting Republican Attacks on Clean Energy Jobs

Washington, D.C. – Today, Elissa Slotkin was elected U.S. Senator from Michigan, defeating Big Oil-backed Mike Rogers. Slotkin championed clean energy investments, while her opponent’s attacks on clean energy jobs and EVs proved to be a losing strategy with voters. In response to the results, Climate Power Executive Director Lori Lodes issued the following statement: 

“Michiganders voted for the good-paying clean energy jobs fueling the state’s manufacturing boom by electing Elisa Slotkin to the U.S. Senate. Mike Rogers and his Big Oil-backed campaign spread lies about electric vehicles and the American jobs that are being created in Michigan, making it core to his campaign—and it backfired.”

“Elissa Slotkin proudly voted for the clean energy investments fueling Michigan’s manufacturing renaissance and as senator, will push for continued progress to bring down energy costs for all Americans. Slotkin’s win sends a strong message to all Republicans that Michigan’s clean energy boom is here to stay and any attempt to reverse the progress will fail.”

Climate and clean energy played a critical role in Michigan’s Senate race: