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Rashida
Tlaib

Rashida Tlaib is the Democratic U.S. Representative for Michigan's 12th Congressional District, serving since 2019.

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Background

Rashida Tlaib is the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 12th Congressional District, having served in Congress since January 2019. 134/) She was born and raised in Detroit, graduated from Southwestern High School (1994), earned a bachelor's degree from Wayne State University (1998), and a law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School (2004). 59

Before her election to Congress, Tlaib served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2009 to 2014, representing the 6th and 12th state House districts. 4/)9 Prior to that, she worked as a staff member in the Michigan House (2007–2008) and as an attorney, including at the Sugar Law Center for Economic and Social Justice. 15

Tlaib is seeking re-election in 2026 to Michigan's 12th Congressional District. The Federal Election Commission lists her as a Democratic incumbent candidate. 625

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 12, Michigan
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Michigan's 12th Congressional District
Website
rashidaforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 11
    news
    Tlaib urges Gov. Whitmer to block Israeli defense company Capture Group's Michigan expansion

    Tlaib sent a formal urging to Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer to block the planned Sterling Heights operation of Israeli defense company Capture Group, escalating her public opposition to the state grant.

    Tlaib urges Whitmer to block Israeli defense company’s Michigan expansion · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 8
    news
    Tlaib and Rep. Green lead letter calling for release of DACA recipient held in ICE custody

    Tlaib and Representative Green co-led a congressional letter urging the release of a DACA recipient being held in ICE custody.

    Press Release: Tlaib and Green Lead Letter Calling for Release of DACA Recipient in ICE Custody | Stock News · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 7
    news
    Tlaib and fellow Democrats call on Israel to release Palestinian doctors from detention

    Tlaib joined other Democratic lawmakers in calling for Israel to release Palestinian doctors being held in detention.

    Tlaib, Democrats Call for Israel to Release Palestinian ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 6
    endorsement
    Detroit Free Press endorses Tlaib as its incumbent pick for Michigan's 12th Congressional District

    The Detroit Free Press listed Tlaib as its endorsed incumbent candidate for District 12 in its midterm endorsement roundup.

    Governor, SOS, AG, U.S. Senate, House, state Legislature ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 1
    news
    Tlaib calls for release of Egyptian journalists, end to death penalty, and voter roll vigilance

    A local outlet reported that Tlaib made public statements calling for the release of Egyptian journalists, the abolition of the death penalty, and vigilance over voter registration rolls. These were characterized as statements on public issues, not new campaign-policy proposals.

    Rashida Tlaib calls for journalist release, end to death penalty, and vigilance over voter rolls - Detroit City Wire · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 29
    news
    The Detroit News declines to endorse in Michigan's 12th District race, citing objections to both Tlaib and Republican James Hooper

    The Detroit News editorial board announced it would not make an endorsement in the District 12 congressional race, stating objections to both Tlaib and her Republican opponent James Hooper.

    The Detroit News won't endorse in Michigan's 12th Congressional District race · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 14
    endorsement
    AFGE endorses Tlaib along with 10 other Michigan congressional candidates

    The American Federation of Government Employees, the largest federal employee union, announced its endorsement of Rashida Tlaib alongside 10 other Michigan U.S. House candidates.

    Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 11 Michigan Candidates for U.S. House · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 2
    news
    Michigan announces ~$936K state grant to Israeli defense firm Capture Group for Sterling Heights expansion

    The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced a roughly $936,000 state grant supporting a $5 million expansion by Capture Group, an Israeli counter-drone defense technology company, expected to create at least 125 jobs. The grant would later become a focal point of Tlaib's criticism.

    Taxpayer support for Michigan-Israel biz accelerator draws scrutiny · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Aug 4
    filing
    Tlaib wins Democratic primary, advances to November 3 general election in Michigan's 12th District

    Tlaib won the Democratic primary and is listed as the Democratic nominee for Michigan's 12th Congressional District in the November 3 general election.

    Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 11 Michigan Candidates for U.S. House · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Sunrise Movement organization
    Listed on Tlaib's 2026 campaign endorsement page. rashidaforcongress.com
  • Democratic Socialists of America organization
    Listed on Tlaib's 2026 campaign endorsement page. rashidaforcongress.com
  • Michigan Working Families Party organization
    Listed on Tlaib's 2026 campaign endorsement page. rashidaforcongress.com
  • Emgage PAC organization
    Listed on Tlaib's 2026 campaign endorsement page. rashidaforcongress.com
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    Listed on Tlaib's 2026 campaign endorsement page. rashidaforcongress.com
  • Oakland County Democratic Party organization
    Listed on Tlaib's 2026 campaign endorsement page as a local party organization. rashidaforcongress.com
  • American Federation of Governmental Employees Local 704 union
    Listed on Tlaib's 2026 campaign endorsement page. rashidaforcongress.com
  • Detroit Federation of Musicians, AFM Local 5 union
    Listed on Tlaib's 2026 campaign endorsement page. rashidaforcongress.com
  • National Nurses United union
    Listed on Tlaib's 2026 campaign endorsement page. rashidaforcongress.com
  • UAW Region 1A union
    Listed on Tlaib's 2026 campaign endorsement page. rashidaforcongress.com
  • UNITE HERE! Local 24 union
    Listed on Tlaib's 2026 campaign endorsement page. rashidaforcongress.com
  • Sierra Club Michigan Chapter organization
    Listed on Tlaib's 2026 campaign endorsement page. rashidaforcongress.com
  • Friends of the Earth Action organization
    Listed on Tlaib's 2026 campaign endorsement page. rashidaforcongress.com
  • CAIR Action organization
    Listed on Tlaib's 2026 campaign endorsement page. rashidaforcongress.com
  • U.S. Campaign for Palestinian Rights Action organization
    Listed on Tlaib's 2026 campaign endorsement page. rashidaforcongress.com
  • Care for US organization
    Listed on Tlaib's 2026 campaign endorsement page. rashidaforcongress.com
  • Mothering Justice Action Fund organization
    Listed on Tlaib's 2026 campaign endorsement page. rashidaforcongress.com
  • Jewish Voice for Peace Action organization
    Listed on Tlaib's 2026 campaign endorsement page. rashidaforcongress.com
  • Justice Democrats organization
    Listed on Tlaib's 2026 campaign endorsement page. rashidaforcongress.com
  • Working Families Party (national) organization
    Listed on Tlaib's 2026 campaign endorsement page. rashidaforcongress.com
  • End Citizens United organization
    Listed on Tlaib's 2026 campaign endorsement page. rashidaforcongress.com
  • Reproductive Freedom for All organization
    Listed on Tlaib's 2026 campaign endorsement page. rashidaforcongress.com
  • 12th Congressional District Democrats organization
    Listed on Tlaib's 2026 campaign endorsement page as a local party organization. rashidaforcongress.com
  • Association of Flight Attendants–CWA union
    Listed on Tlaib's 2026 campaign endorsement page. rashidaforcongress.com
  • National Education Association union
    Listed on Tlaib's 2026 campaign endorsement page. rashidaforcongress.com
  • SEIU Healthcare Michigan union
    Listed on Tlaib's 2026 campaign endorsement page. rashidaforcongress.com
  • UFCW Local 951 union
    Listed on Tlaib's 2026 campaign endorsement page. rashidaforcongress.com
  • Sierra Club organization
    Listed on Tlaib's 2026 campaign endorsement page. rashidaforcongress.com
  • League of Conservation Voters Action Fund organization
    Listed on Tlaib's 2026 campaign endorsement page. rashidaforcongress.com
  • Detroit Free Press newspaper
    The Detroit Free Press endorsed Tlaib as its choice in District 12 in its November 3 general election roundup. yahoo.com · Oct 6, 2026
  • Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) organization
    AAPAC endorsed Tlaib's reelection; reported by Arab American News on October 2, 2026. arabamericannews.com · Oct 2, 2026
  • MoveOn organization
    MoveOn endorsed Rep. Rashida Tlaib for reelection in Michigan's 12th Congressional District. front.moveon.org · Sep 21, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$2.76M
Spent
$3.59M
Cash on hand
$3.43M

As of Jul 15, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H8MI13250(opens in a new tab)

Sources 19

  1. [1] Taxpayer support for Michigan-Israel biz accelerator draws scrutiny(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
  2. [2] Tlaib urges Whitmer to block Israeli defense company’s Michigan expansion(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  3. [3] All Issues - Rashida Tlaib(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  4. [4] Press Release: Tlaib and Green Lead Letter Calling for Release of DACA Recipient in ICE Custody | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  5. [5] Tlaib, Democrats Call for Israel to Release Palestinian ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  6. [6] Governor, SOS, AG, U.S. Senate, House, state Legislature ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  7. [7] AAPAC announces Nov. endorsements, urges Arab Americans to vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  8. [8] Reps. Tlaib, Pressley, Senator Markey Announce ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  9. [9] Rashida Tlaib calls for journalist release, end to death penalty, and vigilance over voter rolls - Detroit City Wire(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  10. [10] The Detroit News won't endorse in Michigan's 12th Congressional District race(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  11. [11] Rashida Tlaib : MoveOn: People-Powered Progress(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  12. [12] Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 11 Michigan Candidates for U.S. House(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  13. [13] 2026 Endorsements of Rashida(opens in a new tab) Aug 11, 2026
  14. [14] Economic and Housing Justice(opens in a new tab) Jul 14, 2026
  15. [15] Tlaib Statement on Supreme Court Gutting Voting Rights Act(opens in a new tab) Apr 29, 2026
  16. [16] Quality Healthcare For All - Rashida Tlaib for Congress(opens in a new tab) Apr 14, 2026
  17. [17] VIDEO: Tlaib Travels to Minnesota to Support Community Under Attack by ICE(opens in a new tab) Jan 16, 2026
  18. [18] Tlaib Slams Passage of Trump's Big Budget Betrayal(opens in a new tab) Jul 3, 2025
  19. [19] Tlaib, DeLauro, Frost, Kelly Introduce Safe Storage Saves ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 26, 2025
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