Senator

Elissa
Slotkin

MI
D
Rep. Elissa Slotkin

Elissa Slotkin is a former CIA analyst who has been a champion for the Great Lakes and clean water as the U.S. representative for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District.

During her three terms in the U.S. House, Slotkin has consistently highlighted the connection between the climate crisis and national security, including co-sponsoring legislation to include climate change as a factor in all national security planning. Prior to serving in Congress, she developed the first Arctic strategy for the Department of Defense and administered the first climate change survey for threats to American military bases. She has been active in working to prevent PFAS pollution and protect clean water, introducing and co-sponsoring legislation to assess and document PFAS, protect servicemembers from PFAS contamination, and ensure Michigan communities have access to safe drinking water.

As a senator, Slotkin will work on addressing PFAS and other clean water issues, fighting climate change as a national security imperative, and advancing environmental justice. As a representative, Slotkin earned a 97% lifetime score on LCV’s National Environmental Scorecard.

Slotkin joins the U.S. Senate after defeating former U.S. Representative Mike Rogers, who earned an 8% lifetime score on LCV’s National Environmental Scorecard. She fills the seat of retiring Senator Debbie Stabenow, who earned a 91% lifetime score on LCV’s National Environmental Scorecard. 

[Quote]: “When I’m talking to people across my district, protecting our environment and protecting our democracy are two of the issues I hear about most – so I prioritize them accordingly. And as a national security professional, I think about both as issues of national security. If we can’t safely hand our kids a glass of water from the tap because of lead pipes or PFAS contamination, that is a threat to Michigan family’s safety and security.” – LCVAF Questionnaire