Michigan's 12th Congressional District

Michigan's 12th Congressional District is represented by Rashida Tlaib (Democrat), who has served in the House since 2019 and has represented this district since redistricting in 2023. Tlaib has an overall VoteSee report card grade of C, voted in 98% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Democratic majority 93% of the time. The district includes Detroit, Dearborn, and Livonia. It takes in all or part of 2 counties, and 88% of residents live in Wayne County. About 762,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $59,614.

Current Representative

Rashida Tlaib (Democrat) has served in the House since 2019 and has represented Michigan's 12th Congressional District since redistricting in 2023.

VoteSee report card grade: C
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 98% of roll-call votes on bills
Votes with the Democrat majority: 93%

See Rashida Tlaib's full voting record and issue positions →

2026 Election

U.S. House: Michigan 12th District

Winner: Rashida Tlaib.

Incumbent Rashida Tlaib is running for re-election. 5 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.

Rashida Tlaib (Democratic), incumbent: raised $3.3M, $3.0M cash on hand; VoteSee report card C; 98% attendance; votes with the Democratic majority 93% of the time
James Hooper (Republican): raised $2K, $8K cash on hand
Gary Walkowicz (Working Class)
Brenda K. Sanders (Green)
Marc J. Sosnowski (U.S. Taxpayers)

Polls: No public polls

See the full 2026 race →

District Demographics

Population: 761,609
Median household income: $59,614
Median age: 38
Median home value: $184,000
Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.4%

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, 119th Congress boundaries.

How Tlaib Voted Recently

Nay on American Enrichment Deployment Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Nay on Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Retire through Ownership Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Nay on Ratepayer Protection Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed

Breaks with the Democrat majority

Nay on Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Nay on American Enrichment Deployment Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Nay on National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented Michigan's 12th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

Debbie Dingell — Democrat (2015–2023)
John Dingell — Democrat (2013–2015)
Sander Levin — Democrat (1993–2013)
David Bonior — Democrat (1977–1993)
James O’Hara — Democrat (1965–1977)
John Bennett — Republican (1947–1965)
Frank Hook — Democrat (1945–1947)
John Bennett — Republican (1943–1945)
Frank Hook — Democrat (1935–1943)
William James — Republican (1915–1935)
William MacDonald — Progressive (1913–1915)
Horace Young — Republican (1903–1915)

Where the District Is

Michigan's 12th Congressional District covers 191 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

Wayne County (part): 88% of residents
Oakland County (part): 12% of residents

Largest communities

Detroit (part)
Dearborn
Livonia
Westland
Southfield
Dearborn Heights (part)
Garden City
Inkster