Elissa Slotkin says it’s time for new faces | America, Actually
Vox · Published on October 19, 2026
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Sen. Elissa Slotkin says Democrats need new faces, bold ideas, and a willingness to fight. In a conversation with Astead Herndon at the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics, the Michigan Democrat discusses what her party still gets wrong about voters, how Democrats should use their power, and why she thinks the party needs a wide-open presidential primary in 2028. America, Actually publishes video episodes every Saturday, tackling key issues in politics, culture, and the economy. Subscribe to Vox’s YouTube channel to get them. Listen to episodes of America, Actually on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite app. If you enjoy our reporting and want to learn more, sign up for Astead’s weekly newsletter, Midterms, Actually. Just go to www.vox.com/midtermsactually to learn more, and get in-depth analysis about this year’s election right to your inbox. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com. Watch our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/IZONyE Follow Vox on Facebook: http://goo.gl/U2g06o Or Twitter: http://goo.gl/XFrZ5H