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Senator Elissa Slotkin, a representative of Michigan's 7th District since 2019, has been vocal on various issues through her social media platform. On May 9, 2025, she shared insights and legislative priorities with her followers.

In one tweet from May 9, Slotkin highlighted the pride in Michigan's Catholic faith tradition. She mentioned Pope Leo, noting his significance as the first American Pope and a fellow Midwesterner who attended an Augustinian minor seminary in Western Michigan. "The strong tradition of Catholic faith in Michigan has long been a point of pride. Now, it’s on display for the world! Pope Leo, the first American Pope, is not only a fellow midwesterner, but he also attended an Augustinian minor seminary in Western MI."

In another post later that day at 17:09 UTC, Senator Slotkin emphasized her commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses through legislative measures. She announced her efforts related to the Tax Relief for New Business Act aimed at aiding these sectors. "We’ve got to do more to help our entrepreneurs and small businesses succeed. That’s what I am fighting to do with the Tax Relief for New Business Act."

Finally, on May 9 at 22:09 UTC, Slotkin provided details from her second intelligence briefing addressing key issues affecting constituents: tariffs' economic impact, healthcare research cuts, and challenges posed by President Trump's voting legislation. "For my second Intel Briefing, I wanted to break through the noise on three things that affect you: Tariffs and the impact on our economy; Cuts to health care research; President Trump's bill that makes it harder to vote."

Elissa Slotkin was born in New York City in 1976 and currently resides in Lansing. A Cornell University graduate with a BA obtained in 1998.