Status is not support. Status tier = the furthest verifiable step taken (campaign-style activity — early-state travel, donors, staffing, or media — with no on-record quote yet). Momentum = weighted recent activity, not popularity. How to read this →
Last reviewed in the September 14, 2026 UTC daily build · latest signal June 17, 2026 (89 days ago).
Latest signal
Sen. Elissa Slotkin not ruling out 2028 presidential run - MS NOW source ↗ June 17, 2026 · 89 days ago · Medium confidence
Most recent signal on the board; swing-state freshman senator.
Why this momentum score
Momentum · last 30 days
32
no change vs 30 days ago
Momentum over the last 30 days: from 32 to 32, high 32, low 32.
Soft / "not ruling out" quote
+12
Early-state travel (IA/NH/SC/NV)
+10
Donor meetings / PAC activity
+10
Momentum (capped 0–100)
32
Evidence & status history
2026-06-17
Sen. Elissa Slotkin not ruling out 2028 presidential run - MS NOW source ↗
softConsidering· Low
2026-04-08
Sen Elissa Slotkin won't rule out 2028 presidential bid but says midterms come first for Democrats - Fox News source ↗
softConsidering· Low
2026-04-07
Sen. Elissa Slotkin Speaks at Iowa Democratic Fundraiser - C-SPAN source ↗
donorsearlyState· Low
2026-04-08
At Iowa event, Slotkin says she would consider presidential run - MLive.com source ↗
earlyState· Low
2026-04-08
Sen. Elissa Slotkin sits down with Trump voters in Iowa while campaigning for Democrats - CBS News source ↗
earlyState· Low
2026-06-08
Slotkin not set on running for president in 2028 but keeping her name in the mix - WCMU Public Media source ↗
softConsidering· Low
2026-04-08
Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin Doesn't Rule Out Presidential Run in 2028 - Deadline Detroit source ↗
softConsidering· Low
Early-state activity
Iowa
3 signals
Money movement — FEC, a separate axis
No FEC financial report on file — not a registered filer, or no totals yet. Money is never folded into the momentum score.
Tags
senateswing-statefresh
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