Rashida Tlaib Faces Primary Challenges in Race for Michigan’s 12th Congressional District
Rashida Tlaib is seeking her fifth term representing Michigan's 12th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. She faces primary challenges from former state lawmaker Shanelle Jackson and Inkster Mayor Byron Nolen in the upcoming August election.
Detroit, MI, July 28, 2026 —
U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib is campaigning for her fifth term representing Michigan’s 12th Congressional District. The upcoming August election will feature primary challenges from two other candidates: former state lawmaker Shanelle Jackson and Inkster Mayor Byron Nolen.
Tlaib, who has held the seat since 2019, is seeking to continue her representation of the district. The election will determine which candidate will advance from the primary to the general election.
The field of candidates for the Democratic primary includes Jackson, who previously served as a state representative, and Nolen, the current mayor of Inkster. Both challengers will aim to unseat Tlaib in their bid for the congressional seat.
The primary election is scheduled for August. Further details regarding specific election dates and polling locations will be announced as the election approaches.
Story summarized from the original created by Pat Batcheller on wdet.org, see more information here.
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