U.S. House · Michigan's 11th District

• actionChairs the Michigan Senate Elections Committee and the Senate Regulatory Reform Committee for the 2025-2026 session; also serves on the Economic and Small Business Development and Local Government committees.[2]
• vote2023-03-16 · Cosponsored and voted yes on SB 76 (requiring a license or background check to purchase a firearm), which passed the Michigan Senate 20-17 on 2023-03-16.[6]
• vote2025-02-13 · Voted yes on SB 8 (raising Michigan's minimum wage to $15 by 2027 and phasing in a higher tipped minimum wage for restaurant workers), which passed the Michigan Senate 20-12 on 2025-02-13.[7]

• ✓SupportsExpand public health coverage

  Supports a robust public option as a pathway to universal healthcare coverage.[3]

  “I strongly support a robust public option as a pathway to universal coverage.”

• ✕OpposesBroad tariffs on imported goods

  Opposes the Trump administration's tariff policy, saying it has raised consumer prices.[3]

  “Stopping the chaotic tariff policy: Michigan's economy depends on stable supply chains and strong international partnerships. A tariff policy that changes by the month has only raised prices for consumers and hurt workers and small businesses.”

• ✕OpposesExpand immigration enforcement and deportations

  Says ICE should be dismantled and reformed, and supports legal pathways to citizenship for DACA recipients and long-term undocumented residents, while saying the border should still be secured.[3]

  “We must create legal pathways to citizenship for those protected under DACA and for undocumented immigrants with long-standing ties to the US.”

• ✓SupportsUniversal, publicly funded child care

  Supports expanding access to pre-K and Head Start programs.[3]

  “Investing in pre-K and headstart programs: Families should not have to choose between paying the bills and caring for their children. Expanding access to pre-K and Head Start programs would give every child a strong foundation for success.”

• ✓SupportsStricter gun lawsFrom recorded votes

  Cosponsored and voted yes on SB 76 (requiring a license or background check to purchase a firearm), which passed the Michigan Senate 20-17 on 2023-03-16.[6]

• ✓SupportsRaise the minimum wageFrom recorded votes

  Voted yes on SB 8 (raising Michigan's minimum wage to $15 by 2027 and phasing in a higher tipped minimum wage), which passed the Michigan Senate 20-12 on 2025-02-13.[7]

• Lowering healthcare costs and restoring federal Medicaid and SNAP funding.[3]
• Addressing the cost of living, including housing, tariffs and corporate price gouging.[3]
• Overhauling federal immigration enforcement while securing the border.[3]

• Lives in Southfield, Michigan; earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from Michigan State University.[2]
• Served on the Southfield City Council before his election to the Michigan State Senate.[2]
• In the Michigan Senate, chairs the Elections Committee and the Senate Regulatory Reform Committee (2025-2026).[2]

Raised $1.5M · spent $1.1M · $353K cash on hand (through 2026-07-15) FEC filing ↗

• actionServed as Mayor of Troy, Michigan.[4]
• actionServed as chair and U.S. Commissioner for the Great Lakes Fishery Commission.[4]

• Says he is running to reduce political division and bring a more respectful, solutions-focused tone to Congress.[5]

• Earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Southern California, a master's degree in public affairs from the University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy, and a law degree from Whittier College School of Law.[4]
• Worked as a special assistant to President Ronald Reagan, then as an attorney and law-practice owner.[4]
• Served as mayor of Troy, Michigan, and as chair and U.S. Commissioner for the Great Lakes Fishery Commission.[4]

Raised $142K · spent $22K · $121K cash on hand (through 2026-07-15) FEC filing ↗

Raised $713K · spent $307K · $408K cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗