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Representative in Congress District 12

Result: Advanced — Tlaib, Rashida (Democratic), Hooper, James D. (Republican)

Source: results.enr.clarityelections.com

Congressional District 12, Michigan
My vote power: Above average

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:

Byron H. Nolen

Did not advance

Democratic · lost

Byron H. Nolen is a Democratic 2026 U.S. House candidate in Michigan District 12. His campaign site identifies him as an attorney and elected official rooted in Inkster, and current election reference material identifies him as mayor of Inkster.

Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 for

Republican · advanced

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.

Democratic · Incumbent · advanced

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,

Shanelle Jackson

Did not advance

Democratic · lost

Shanelle Jackson is a Democratic 2026 U.S. House candidate in Michigan District 12. Michigan official candidate listing places her on the August 4 primary roster, and the FEC candidate master identifies her current-cycle House candidate ID as H2MI13154.

Records: Civil Rights 4 for, Corporate Accountability 2 for, Environment and Public Health 2 for,

Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com