United States Representative, Congressional District 12
Source: nbcnews.com
What does this office do?
- Voting on how much you pay in federal income tax
- Voting on Social Security, Medicare, and other federal programs
- Voting on federal spending for roads, defense, and health care
Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,
Candidates:
Green
Brenda K. Sanders is a Detroit attorney and former 36th District Court judge. Public sources reviewed describe her legal and judicial background but do not state detailed 2026 priorities.
Records: Environment and Public Health 1 for
Gary Walkowicz
LostWorking Class
Gary Walkowicz is a retired Ford autoworker and longtime UAW activist. He advocates an independent working-class political voice focused on jobs, wages, and public services.
Records: Corporate Accountability 1 for, Labor Rights 1 for
James D. Hooper
LostRepublican
James D. Hooper chairs the Wayne County Republican Party and has worked in building trades and overseas humanitarian programs. He emphasizes abortion restrictions and grassroots conservative organizing.
U.S. Taxpayers
Marc Joseph Sosnowski is a Detroit business consultant who spent more than 30 years in property management and holds an MBA from Cornerstone University. His campaign centers on ending abortion, including opposing late-term abortion in Michigan.
Democratic · Incumbent
Rashida Tlaib is the U.S. representative for Michigan's 12th District and formerly served in the Michigan House. Her priorities include affordable housing, healthcare access, environmental justice, and economic fairness.
Records: Environment and Public Health 61 for, Civil Rights 21 for, Corporate Accountability 17 for,