Hill Harper, Actor on 'CSI: NY' and 'The Good Doctor,' Announces Senate Run in Michigan

Actor and author Hill Harper has announced his candidacy for the 2024 Senate race in Michigan, challenging Representative Elissa Slotkin from the left. Harper, a first-time candidate, aims to position himself as the most progressive candidate in the race, focusing on expanding Social Security, affordable healthcare, income inequality, and student debt. He believes that many people in Michigan feel unrepresented in Washington, D.C. and wants to bring jaded and unheard voters back into the Democratic fold. Harper's campaign may resonate with Black voters in a state where the debate over race and representation has been prominent. However, he faces an uphill battle against Slotkin, a seasoned campaigner with solid backing from establishment Democrats.