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2026 Race · Michigan

U.S. House (District 12)

4 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 12) in Michigan is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 4 candidates are on record: Rashida Tlaib (Democratic), James Hooper (Republican), Shanelle Jackson (Democratic), and Byron Nolen (Democratic). The seat is currently held by Rashida Tlaib (Democratic), who has served since January 2019, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

James Hooper

Republican

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Shanelle Jackson

Democratic

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Byron Nolen

Democratic

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Incumbent's record this term

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Rashida Tlaib

Democratic · Since January 2019

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Financial Services
  • Oversight and Government Reform

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9374

    Find Our Families Act of 2026

  • HCONRES.84

    Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States...

2026 Michigan U.S. House (District 12) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 12) in Michigan in 2026?

Rashida Tlaib (Democratic), James Hooper (Republican), Shanelle Jackson (Democratic), and Byron Nolen (Democratic). Rashida Tlaib is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Michigan U.S. House (District 12) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Michigan and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Rashida Tlaib, a Democratic, currently represents Michigan, serving since January 2019.

What committees does Rashida Tlaib serve on?

Rashida Tlaib serves on House Committee on Financial Services and House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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