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U.S. House · MI-12 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Rashida Tlaib

Democratic candidate for Michigan's 12th Congressional District

Detroit-area congresswoman and former civil-rights attorney focused on housing, medical debt, clean water and expanding protections for working families.

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DistrictMI-12
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Rashida stands.

Campaign position

Expand housing and tenant protections

  • Supports home-repair investment, stronger HUD tenant protections and broader access to small-dollar mortgages

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Provide monthly support for children

  • Backs a universal monthly child allowance and refundable tax credits to reduce poverty among families

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Guarantee Medicare for All

  • Supports universal Medicare coverage, cancellation of medical debt and wider access to affordable medicines

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Stop water shutoffs and replace lead pipes

  • Supports federal assistance for household water bills, reconnections and investment to remove dangerous lead pipes

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Abolish ICE and protect immigrant families

  • Supports abolishing ICE, ending warehouse detention and strengthening due process in immigration proceedings

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Expand LGBTQ and reproductive rights

  • Supports the Equality Act, abortion access, gender-affirming care and repeal of the Hyde Amendment

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2009–2014

    Experience

    Michigan state representative

    Served in the Michigan House before entering Congress.

  2. Since 2019

    Experience

    U.S. representative

    Represents Detroit-area communities; has served the current 12th District since 2023.

  • Experience

    Sugar Law Center attorney

    Worked on civil-rights litigation and community-benefits agreements at the nonprofit law center.

  • Accomplishment

    Returned constituent benefits

    Her office and campaign report returning more than $10 million in benefits, refunds and other payments to residents.

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