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Michigan ballot

U.S. House Michigan District 12

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: August 4, 2026

General election

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.29 · Moderate LiberalAttorney

Rashida Tlaib, the incumbent attorney and former state legislator, emphasizes bold economic legislation, neighborhood service centers, and accountability for Michigan's 13th District.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Allen Downer ran for U.S. House Michigan District 12 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Anthony Carbonaro ran for U.S. House Michigan District 12 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Green

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.

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No party listedFirst-time candidate

Gary Walkowicz is a candidate, running for office for the first time.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewSmall business owner

Hassan Nehme is a Republican candidate for Michigan House of Representatives District 15 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

James Hooper is a republican candidate running for office for the first time.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewResearcher

Linda Sawyer ran for U.S. House Michigan District 12 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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No party listedFirst-time candidateBusiness consultant

Marc Joseph Sosnowski, a business consultant, running for the first time, supports education and environment.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Michelle Wooddell ran for U.S. House Michigan District 12 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DWithdrewCEO/Lead Consultant/Strategist, MI Strategic Solutions, LLC,

Phil Cavanagh ran for U.S. House Michigan District 12 in 2026.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewEducational consultant

Royce Kinniebrew ran for U.S. House Michigan District 12 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewTransportation

Ryan Foster is a Republican candidate for Michigan House of Representatives District 18 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Steven Elliott ran for U.S. House Michigan District 10 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.29 · Moderate LiberalAdvancedAttorney

Rashida Tlaib, the incumbent attorney and former state legislator, emphasizes bold economic legislation, neighborhood service centers, and accountability for Michigan's 13th District.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAttorney

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

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvanced

James Hooper is a republican candidate running for office for the first time.

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Democratic

Shanelle Jackson is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Michigan District 12 in the 2026 election.

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Convention

GreenAdvanced

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.

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No party listedFirst-time candidateAdvanced

Gary Walkowicz is a candidate, running for office for the first time.

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No party listedFirst-time candidateAdvancedBusiness consultant

Marc Joseph Sosnowski, a business consultant, running for the first time, supports education and environment.

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