Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America Launches $4.5 Million Campaign in Michigan

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Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America has initiated a $4.5 million campaign to influence the Michigan Senate race, aiming to shift the seat to Republican control. The campaign targets key urban areas to mobilize pro-life voters ahead of the 2026 elections, contending against Democratic candidates advocating for abortion rights. With a grassroots approach and significant investments in digital outreach, the group seeks to challenge the perceived extremism of the opposition on abortion issues. This strategic move is part of a broader effort to enhance the Republican majority in the Senate.

Detroit, Michigan — Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America has announced a substantial $4.5 million campaign aimed at flipping Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat to Republican control ahead of the 2026 elections. This initiative focuses on challenging what the group deems abortion “extremists” among the leading Democratic Senate candidates.

The group’s considerable investment aims to engage and persuade up to 1 million voters prior to Election Day. The campaign is strategically targeting key urban areas, including Detroit, Lansing, and Grand Rapids, with a specific focus on moderate voters, particularly pro-life individuals who historically might abstain from voting during midterm elections.

In its efforts, the group plans to implement a grassroots field campaign aimed at mobilizing these pro-life voters. This approach will be supplemented by digital advertising, direct mail campaigns, and initiatives to encourage early voting. Kelsey Pritchard, the political communications director for the organization, criticized the Democratic party for its current stance on abortion, alleging that it has strayed from being the party of “safe, legal, and rare.” Additionally, the campaign is collaborating with Hillsdale College to establish its campaign teams within Michigan.

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The campaign comes in conjunction with another $4.5 million investment by the SBA in Georgia, where similar voter outreach goals are planned. This latest effort builds on the group’s previous allocation of $92 million during the last election cycle, which was dispersed across eight battleground states inclusive of Michigan.

As the 2026 election nears, prominent Democratic candidates include state Senator Mallory McMorrow, U.S. Representative Haley Stevens, and Abdul El-Sayed, all of whom advocate for abortion rights. These candidates have openly criticized the SBA’s involvement, arguing that it shows a lack of respect for Michigan voters and their constitutional rights regarding reproductive choices. Furthermore, McMorrow and her peers have condemned the SBA’s approach, referencing it as an attempt to “buy” the Senate seat.

On the Republican side, former U.S. Representative Mike Rogers is anticipated to be the leading nominee. Notably, he has revised his previous anti-abortion stance, now affirming support for Michigan’s constitutional amendment that safeguards abortion access. He articulates his support for abortion in cases of rape, incest, and when the mother’s life is jeopardized.

The opposition among Democratic candidates also stems from concerns that Rogers is receiving support despite his prior anti-abortion history, raising questions about the sincerity of his recent position shifts. The focus of the SBA, however, remains on a broader objective: to maintain and potentially enhance the Republican Senate majority, irrespective of individual candidate positions.

Rogers previously ran for the Senate in 2022, where he narrowly lost to Democratic candidate Elissa Slotkin by a margin of around 19,000 votes. The SBA’s concerted efforts aim to counteract Democratic advancements in the realm of abortion rights and influence the election of candidates who are aligned with their pro-life ethos. Slotkin’s campaigns against Rogers have highlighted her belief in the necessity of electing champions for reproductive rights in Michigan as the political landscape evolves.

With increasing public attention on reproductive rights and the implications of legal decisions affecting abortion access, the battle for Michigan’s Senate seat is set to be an intense and significant focal point in the upcoming elections. As advocacy groups mobilize their efforts and candidates sharpen their platforms, the outcomes will likely carry substantial implications for both state and national politics.

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