Through the primary election on August 6, we will highlight races for which the primary is the key race due to the voter base. The candidate’s website, professional information, and a sample of known endorsements are listed when available.
District Overview
The 12th House District is located in southeast Michigan. This is one of the districts impacted by the Michigan Supreme Court order to redraw a handful of House districts earlier this year after finding 2021 maps were racially gerrymandered.
Commentary
Representative Kimberly Edwards is running for a second term in the House. This seat is considered a safe seat for the Democratic Party, making that primary key to who will represent this seat next term.
Democratic Candidates:
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- Patrick Biange
- Representative Kimberly Edwards – State Representative, social worker.
- Endorsements – Planned Parenthood, Vote Mama.
- Angela McIntosh
Republican Candidate:
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- Randell Shafer
