The general election is on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

First-term incumbent Congressman Shri Thanedar is seeking reelection in the state’s 13th District, facing Republican Martell Bivings — who lost his bid for the seat two years ago to Thanedar by 110,000 votes. Third party candidates Christopher Clark (Libertarian Party), Christopher Dardzinksi (U.S. Taxpayers Party) and Simone Coleman (Working Class Party) are also on the ballot.

The 13th Congressional District includes portions of Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park, Harper Woods and more. View the district’s map below.

WDET distributed surveys to local, county and congressional candidates in key races on the ballot in November to gain a deeper understanding of what’s motivating them to run. Below, you’ll find candidate bios and their answers to WDET’s questions about their platform and political priorities.

For more information about the November election, visit WDET’s election guide at wdet.org/voterguide.

Responses have been edited for clarity and length.

Read more:

• Detroit could be without a Black member of Congress — again
• Running as a Republican in Detroit, Martell Bivings has work to do
• Who will Black conservatives support this election?

The general election is on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

In Michigan’s 12th Congressional District, incumbent U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib is facing Republican challenger James Hooper. Third party candidates Brenda Sanders (Green Party) and Gary Walkowicz (Working Class Party) will also be on the ballot.

The 12th Congressional District includes portions of Detroit, Dearborn, portions of Dearborn Heights, Southfield and more. View the district’s map below.

WDET distributed surveys to local, county and congressional candidates in key races on the ballot in November to gain a deeper understanding of what’s motivating them to run. Below, you’ll find candidate bios and their answers to WDET’s questions about their platform and political priorities.

For more information about the November election, visit WDET’s election guide at wdet.org/voterguide.

Responses have been edited for clarity and length.

Read more:

• Michigan’s 12th Congressional District could impact voter margins in presidential race
• Rashida Tlaib urges Michigan Democrats to vote ‘uncommitted’ during primary in protest against Biden
• Minor party nominees could have big impact on Michigan presidential race