Republican Rep. Liz Cheney endorsed and can marketing campaign for Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin, the Democrat's marketing campaign introduced Thursday. It is the primary time Cheney, who has been extremely important of former President Donald Trump, has endorsed a Democrat.
"Whereas Elissa and I've our coverage disagreements, at a time when our nation is going through threats at house and overseas, we want critical, accountable, substantive members like Elissa in Congress," Cheney stated in a press release launched by the Slotkin marketing campaign. "I encourage all voters within the seventh district — Republicans, Democrats, and Independents — to assist her on this election."
Slotkin is operating for reelection in opposition to Republican state Sen. Tom Barrett, in Michigan's seventh Congressional District. Barrett has denied the outcomes of the 2020 election and has pushed Trump's fraudulent claims in regards to the election.
The race is seen as a toss up, in line with RealClearPolitics, with Slotkin's lead narrowing as Election Day nears. President Biden narrowly received the state in 2020, and a latest CBS Information Battleground Tracker ballot discovered greater than half of registered voters suppose his insurance policies have damage Michigan's economic system.
Cheney and Slotkin plan to marketing campaign collectively within the Lansing space on Tuesday.
"At a second when the very coronary heart of our democracy is being challenged, Rep. Cheney's voice has been important," Slotkin stated within the marketing campaign launch. "Rep. Cheney has proven great management during the last two years, and whereas we definitely do not agree on each problem, I stay up for welcoming her to Michigan's seventh district subsequent week to debate the factors the place all Individuals can depart politics apart and put our nation above all else."
Cheney, who misplaced her Wyoming main, and Slotkin each serve on the Home Armed Companies Committee and have backgrounds in nationwide safety. Cheney labored within the State Division earlier than being elected to the Home, whereas Slotkin labored within the CIA and Protection Division.