Slotkin’s projected victory over Republican Mike Rogers, a former U.S. representative, is a crucial battleground win for the Democrats. Rep. Elissa Slotkin , D-Mich., has won the race for the U.S. Senate seat left open by Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow’s retirement. Slotkin’s victory over Republican Mike Rogers, a former U.S. representative, is a crucial battleground win for the Democrats. Slotkin held a narrow lead over Rogers for most of the race, but never by a large enough margin for