Jun 14
Missed by 19,000 Votes: What GOP Must Fix in Michigan 2026
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This week’s WG Discussion Points from Dave Winston takes a closer look at the 2026 battleground shaping up in Michigan. After a narrow loss in 2024—just 19,000 votes short—Republicans are eyeing this seat with renewed urgency. Despite Trump winning Michigan by 80,000 votes, Mike Rogers fell behind Elissa Slotkin, raising critical questions about strategy, candidate quality, and key voter demographics.
The memo unpacks five major takeaways from the 2024 race, including the pivotal role of independents, the dominance of moderates, and Slotkin’s ability to win over economy voters and those lukewarm on Biden. With centrist Democrats proving to be especially tough opponents, this deep dive offers important insight into what Republicans must recalibrate heading into 2026—especially if Democrat Haley Stevens secures the nomination.
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