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Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin sits down with Trump voters in Iowa

Slotkin met with Trump voters in Iowa and discussed how Democrats could better connect with voters.

Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin sits down with Trump voters in Iowa
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Apr 8, 2026
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Sen. Elissa Slotkin met with Iowa voters who supported Donald Trump and later campaigned with Democrats, including House candidate Sarah Trone Garriott. Slotkin discussed how Democrats could reconnect with voters and backed a public health insurance option.

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D · MI · SEN

Michigan senator campaigning for Democrats in Iowa

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President and the candidate supported by the Iowa voters Slotkin met

Kamala Harris
Former U.S. Senator (D-CA)

Former vice president and Trump’s 2024 election opponent

Zachary Nunn
R · IA-3

Iowa representative and Trone Garriott’s opponent

Iowa state senator and House candidate campaigning with Slotkin

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Elissa Slotkin Visits Iowa, Discusses Democrats and Possible 2028 Run

Slotkin visited Iowa to campaign for Democrats and said she would not rule out a 2028 presidential run. Left-leaning outlets focus on a health-care town hall and attendees’ concerns about Medicaid cuts and rural clinic closures. Center outlets emphasize her effort to improve Democrats’ appeal to Midwestern and crossover voters, while also reporting speculation about a 2028 run. Right-leaning outlets foreground her openness to a presidential bid, with some noting that she said the midterms come first.

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