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Brenda Sanders

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Brenda Sanders earned her law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy and practiced law for 24 years in criminal and family law. Running as a Green candidate for Congress from Michigan's 12th District, she advocates for anti-hate crime legislation.

From the candidate’s published profile

Background

Sanders received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in 1980 and her J.D. from the University of Detroit Mercy Law School in 1983.[1]

Career

Before her election to the court, Sanders practiced law in Detroit for 24 years. She specialized in criminal, family, civil litigation and church law. She also previously served as a house counsel for the 36th District Court.[1]

Law:
University of Detroit, Mercy School of Law, 1983
Bachelor's:
University of Michigan, 1980

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Campaign website

Sanders' campaign website stated the following:

...as a Green Party Candidate for the U. S. House of Representatives in the 12th Congressional District, I will advocate for the passage of an Anti-Hate Crime Bill that will prohibit the commission of heinous acts against Black Americans that are specifically motivated because of hate. As a former judge and attorney of almost 40 years, I am running to serve humanity and to sponsor bills, that if passed into law, will provide a better world!

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—Brenda Sanders' campaign website (2024)[4]

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026 and FEC filings.

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