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Rashida Tlaib

U.S. House, Michigan Congressional District 12

  • 2026
  • Michigan
  • Spotlight
  • Incumbent
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Rashida Tlaib

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U.S. House, Michigan Congressional District 12

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    In the news

    1. MLive

      Rashida Tlaib wins reelection in Michigan’s 12th district race

      The AP called the Detroit- and Dearborn-centered 12th District for Tlaib over Republican James Hooper, giving her another term.

    2. WEMU

      Jewish, Muslim voters see communities under attack this election

      At a Canton event, Tlaib said anti-Muslim attack ads have created a climate of dehumanization her own kids have had to answer for.

    3. Axios

      Dems’ left flank sours on Trump impeachment “theater”

      Tlaib says House Oversight must keep pressing for real accountability and consequences for the administration’s abuses.

    4. Al Jazeera

      Rashida Tlaib demands arrest of Israeli soldier tied to Hind Rajab killing

      Tlaib urged U.S. authorities to arrest and investigate an Israeli commander linked to the 2024 killing of 5-year-old Hind Rajab.

    5. The Yemeni American News

      Exclusive: Rep. Rashida Tlaib introduces bill to restore TPS for Yemen

      Tlaib introduced a bill, with 14 Democratic co-sponsors, to restore temporary protected status for Yemenis living in the U.S.

    Checked Nov 5, 2026

    Candidate briefing

    Rashida Tlaib represents Michigan’s 12th Congressional District. The first Palestinian-American woman in Congress, she is a fierce advocate for workers, tenants, Medicare for All, and an end to endless war and occupation.

    She won reelection on November 3, defeating Republican James Hooper and three minor-party candidates, according to NBC News and Associated Press projections.

    Why Political Revolution supports her: she legislates from the ground up — with labor, immigrant, and neighborhood coalitions — and she does not flinch from hard truths.