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Byron Nolen

DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Attorney

Byron Nolen is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Michigan District 12 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Byron Nolen earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan in 1991 and a law degree from the University of Detroit, Mercy School of Law in 1995. His career experience includes working as an attorney.[1] Nolen has served with Seeds 2 Feed Foundation, the National Action Network Inkster Chapter, and the Western Wayne County NAACP. He has also served as co-chair of the Inkster Task Force.[2]

Law:
University of Detroit, Mercy School of Law, 1995
Bachelor's:
University of Michigan, 1991

Campaign money

Raised
$112K
From individuals
$19K
From PACs & party
$0
Own money
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FEC filings through July 15, 2026.

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Campaign themes

Byron Nolen did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2026 Candidate Connection survey.

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Campaign websiteNolen's campaign website stated the following:Meet ByronBorn and raised in the city of Inkster, Byron is proud to call Inkster home. He is deeply rooted in his hometown, and is an active member of the community. As a youth, Byron was involved with local sports and was a member of the Inkster chapter of the Top Teens of America community service organization. His mother Opal Nolen, was a teacher in Inkster Public schools for more than 25 years, and Byron’s father Henry Nolen, retired from Ford Motor Company after 36 years. Byron is currently involved with many local community based organizations: Seeds 2 Feed Foundation, National Action Network Inkster Chapter, Western Wayne County NAACP, and he is the co-chair of the Inkster Task Force.Given the constant chaos we are experiencing in our federal government, now more than ever we need common sense representation in our Congress. People want problem solving leaders who have respect for our nation’s laws, and the ability to listen to what they want, and need to make their lives better. As an attorney and elected official, I have spent my entire professional career solving people’s problems. The time for pointing out our nation’s problems and not doing anything to solve them is over.Byron Nolen for CongressMichigan Congressional 12th District— Byron Nolen's campaign website (July 28, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

On the 2026 ballot

Links

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

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Byron Nolen — U.S. House Michigan District 12 candidate, 2026 | True Vote