Leading up to the August 4 primary, we are highlighting key races shaped by voter demographics in the district. Candidate websites and professional backgrounds are listed when available.
District Overview
The district includes Hamtramck, Hazel Park, Highland Park, Madison Heights, and portions of Clawson, Detroit, Royal Oak, Sterling Heights, Troy, and Warren.
Commentary
After serving 12 years in the Michigan Legislature, Democratic Senator Stephanie Chang is term-limited from running for reelection. This open seat has an 80.8% Democratic base; thus, the winner of that packed primary race is all but assured to win in November.
Democratic Candidates:
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- Mohammad Alam – Veteran
- John Conyers III – Works in political strategy, communications, and economic development.
- LeJuan Council – Small business owner.
- LaTanya Garrett – Former state representative.
- Korey Hall – Detroit office director for Governor Whitmer, former regional director for former U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow.
- Kimberly Hill Knott – Small business owner.
- Adam Hollier – Former state senator, Veteran, served as director of the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.
- Gary Hunter
- Toinu Reeves – Economist.
- Abraham Shaw – Runs an automotive repair service.
- Eboni Taylor
