Wed Sep 18 01:40:22 UTC 2024: ## Michigan Senate Race Heats Up as Slotkin’s “Farm” Claims Backfire

**DETROIT** – The Michigan Senate race between Republican Mike Rogers and Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin has taken a dramatic turn, with Rogers receiving a major endorsement from the Michigan Farm Bureau – a group that hasn’t backed a GOP Senate candidate in nearly two decades.

This shift comes after controversy surrounding Slotkin’s claims of owning and operating a farm. While Slotkin touted her “300-acre” farm during a forum with the bureau, property records reveal her land parcel is only 10 acres, and aerial images show no evidence of corn or soybean production.

Furthermore, Slotkin has continued to claim the farming tax credit despite not actually farming the land. Critics have accused her of exaggerating her agricultural ties, suggesting this may have cost her the bureau’s endorsement.

“It’s no surprise Elissa Slotkin lost this key endorsement because she was caught lying about being a farmer,” said Maggie Abboud, a spokeswoman for the National Republican Senatorial Committee. “Mike Rogers has the momentum in the Michigan Senate race.”

Rogers, who has promised to represent farmers’ interests in Congress, celebrated the endorsement, highlighting the struggles farmers face under the current administration. The Farm Bureau, meanwhile, has urged its members to promote Rogers and other endorsed candidates.

This endorsement marks a significant turning point in the race, potentially tilting the scales in favor of Rogers. The focus on agricultural issues, along with the controversy surrounding Slotkin’s “farm” claims, could have a major impact on voter sentiment in the months leading up to the election.

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