Elissa Slotkin Biography: Awards, Kids, Wife, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents

Elissa Slotkin is an American politician, former CIA analyst, and national security expert currently serving as the United States Senator from Michigan.

Born on July 10, 1976, in New York City and raised on her family’s farm in Holly, Michigan, she built a strong career in public service through roles at the CIA, the State Department, and the Department of Defense.

She later served in the U.S. House of Representatives before being elected to the Senate in 2024.

Profile

• Full Name: Elissa Blair Slotkin
• Stage Name: Elissa Slotkin
• Born: July 10, 1976
• Age: 48 years old
• Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: U.S. Senator from Michigan, former U.S. Representative, former CIA analyst & Defense official
• Height: Unknown
• Parent: Judith Slotkin (mother), Curt Slotkin (father)
• Siblings: Keith Slotkin (brother)
• Spouse: Dave Moore
• Children: Two
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $5–7 million

Early Life And Education

Elissa Slotkin was born on July 10, 1976, in New York City and raised on her family’s farm in Holly, Michigan. She is 48 years old. Her parents are Judith Slotkin and Curt Slotkin, and she has one brother named Keith. She is of Jewish heritage and was raised practicing Judaism.

Slotkin graduated from Cranbrook Kingswood School and earned a B.A. in Sociology from Cornell University in 1998, followed by a Master’s in International Affairs from Columbia University in 2003.

Career

Elissa Slotkin began her career in national security. After graduate school, she joined the CIA as a Middle East analyst and completed three tours in Iraq.

She then served on the National Security Council, where she handled Iraq policy under President George W. Bush. She later took on roles at the State Department and the Department of Defense, including Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs from 2014 to 2017.

In 2017, she returned to Michigan and founded Pinpoint Consulting, working on security and policy. That same year, she announced her candidacy for U.S. Congress. In 2018, Slotkin was elected to represent Michigan’s 8th congressional district, a seat she retained (redistricted) through 2024.

As a member of the U.S. House from 2019 to 2025, she served on the Armed Services and Homeland Security Committees. She was known for her bipartisan engagement and support for national security, healthcare, and infrastructure.

In November 2024, Slotkin was elected to the U.S. Senate from Michigan, defeating Mike Rogers, and became the state’s second female senator. She was sworn in on January 3, 2025. Early in her term, she has focused on national security, economic resilience, and democratic integrity, earning recognition as a rising bipartisan leader.

Awards and Nominations

• Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service
• Recognized for leadership and national security work in both government and Congress

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @ElissaSlotkin
• Facebook handle: Elissa Slotkin
• Twitter handle: @ElissaSlotkin

Personal Life

Elissa was married to Army Colonel Dave Moore in 2011; they met during her service with the CIA in Iraq. They filed for divorce in early 2023. Through that marriage, she became stepmother to Moore’s two daughters. She practices Judaism and resides on her family farm in Holly, Michigan. No other previous relationships are publicly known.

Net Worth

Elissa Slotkin’s estimated net Worth is between $5 million and $7 million. This wealth comes from her congressional salary (~$174,000/year), past federal service roles, consulting through her firm, speaking engagements, and wise investments.

Additionally, she owns real estate in Michigan and Washington, D.C., reflecting a financially stable profile complemented by income from public service.