Federal
U.S. Representative, 12th Congressional District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 5
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.
Covers part of Wayne and Oakland counties.
Taxes & budget
James D. HooperRepublican
- Supports lowering taxes on families and businesses
Marc Joseph SosnowskiU.S. Taxpayers
No documented position found.
Brenda K. SandersGreen
No documented position found.
Gary WalkowiczWorking Class
No documented position found.
Rashida TlaibDemocratic
- Voted against the continuing resolution funding defense and DHSIn office
Public safety
James D. HooperRepublican
- Opposes limits on gun rights under the Second Amendment
- Supports securing the border against illegal immigration
Marc Joseph SosnowskiU.S. Taxpayers
No documented position found.
Brenda K. SandersGreen
No documented position found.
Gary WalkowiczWorking Class
No documented position found.
Rashida TlaibDemocratic
- Introduced a bill barring TSA passenger-data sharing with ICEIn office
- Introduced a bill requiring an online ICE/CBP detainee locatorIn office
Education
James D. HooperRepublican
- Proposes eliminating the U.S. Department of Education
Marc Joseph SosnowskiU.S. Taxpayers
No documented position found.
Brenda K. SandersGreen
No documented position found.
Gary WalkowiczWorking Class
No documented position found.
Rashida TlaibDemocratic
No documented position found.
Housing
James D. HooperRepublican
No documented position found.
Marc Joseph SosnowskiU.S. Taxpayers
No documented position found.
Brenda K. SandersGreen
No documented position found.
Gary WalkowiczWorking Class
No documented position found.
Rashida TlaibDemocratic
- Authored affordable-housing grants included in the new federal housing lawIn office
Economy & jobs
James D. HooperRepublican
No documented position found.
Marc Joseph SosnowskiU.S. Taxpayers
No documented position found.
Brenda K. SandersGreen
No documented position found.
Gary WalkowiczWorking Class
No documented position found.
Rashida TlaibDemocratic
- Introduced a bill to repair credit of predatory-lending victimsIn office
- Introduced a bill deferring big-bank executive pay against failuresIn office
Environment & parks
James D. HooperRepublican
No documented position found.
Marc Joseph SosnowskiU.S. Taxpayers
No documented position found.
Brenda K. SandersGreen
No documented position found.
Gary WalkowiczWorking Class
No documented position found.
Rashida TlaibDemocratic
- Introduced a bill banning AI data centers on federal landIn office
Health & human services
James D. HooperRepublican
- Opposes abortion from conception
- Opposes vaccine mandates and vaccine passports
Marc Joseph SosnowskiU.S. Taxpayers
No documented position found.
Brenda K. SandersGreen
No documented position found.
Gary WalkowiczWorking Class
No documented position found.
Rashida TlaibDemocratic
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 7 issues covered in this race.