Michigan Democrat RepDebDingell confirmed she would not enter the 2024 Senate competition, leaving a mostly clear primary field for RepSlotkin. Dingell was widely speculated as a top likely candidate, said she was content with her job in the House.
Rep. Debbie Dingell , who was widely speculated as a top likely candidate, voiced gratitude for the encouragement she received to vie for the seat but said she was content with her current job in the House."After much consideration, I have decided that I can best serve Michigan and our nation as a member of the U.S. House. Because, bluntly, I love my job. I love my district. And most importantly, I love my constituents," Dingell tweeted.
— Debbie Dingell April 11, 2023 Slotkin debuted her campaign in February to replace retiring Sen. Debbie Stabenow . Dingell is a prominent figure among Michigan Democrats. She successfully vied to replace her husband, the late Rep. John Dingell , after he retired. He later died in 2019.
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