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SBA Invests $4.5M to Shape Michigan Senate Race

9/26/2025

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SBA Targets Michigan

SBA plans to spend $4.5 million to influence Michigan's Senate race, targeting moderates.
Michigan's 35th District Senate seat has five candidates for May 2026: Adams, Pugh, Greene, Twillman, Velasquez.
Arizona holds a September 26, 2025 special election for the 7th District to replace Raúl Grijalva; Adelita Grijalva and Daniel Butierez lead.

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SBA Pro-Life Outreach

Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America and anti-abortion groups plan a $4.5 million Michigan Senate outreach aimed at moderate and midterm voters.
Effort targets Lansing, Detroit, Grand Rapids and uses digital ads, voter mail, and early voting.
The groups label Stevens and McMorrow "abortion extremists."
Michigan Democratic Party criticized presumptive Republican nominee Mike Rogers, noting Prop 3 protections established in 2022.

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Historical Context

The 1973 Roe v. Wade decision legalized abortion in the U.S., sparking ongoing political debates. Organizations like Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America have mobilized significant resources, including a $4.5 million campaign in Michigan, reflecting a trend of targeting moderate voters. This strategy is crucial as it shapes electoral outcomes and influences reproductive rights legislation, especially in competitive races like the upcoming 2026 Senate election.

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SBA Targets Michigan

SBA plans to spend $4.5 million to influence Michigan's Senate race, targeting moderates.
Michigan's 35th District Senate seat has five candidates for May 2026: Adams, Pugh, Greene, Twillman, Velasquez.
Arizona holds a September 26, 2025 special election for the 7th District to replace Raúl Grijalva; Adelita Grijalva and Daniel Butierez lead.

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