2026 midterms · Michigan · November 3

Michigan’s 12th District race 2026

Who’s running for U.S. House in Michigan’s 12th District on November 3, 2026: Rashida Tlaib (D, incumbent), James D. Hooper (R), Brenda Sanders (Green), Marc Joseph Sosnowski (U.S. Taxpayers Party) and Gary Walkowicz (Working Class Party). Now held by Rashida Tlaib (D). Forecasters: Solid D (average of 5). Rashida Tlaib has had no backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).

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Michigan’s 12th District race 2026 on November 3
RaceRatingDemocratsRepublicansOthers on the ballotNotes
Michigan 12
Solid D
Average of 5; all agree
Each forecaster for Michigan 12
  • Cook Political Report: Solid D (May 13, 2026)
  • Sabato's Crystal Ball: Solid D (May 26, 2026)
  • Inside Elections: Solid D (May 21, 2026)
  • Decision Desk HQ: Solid D (Jul 14, 2026)
  • The Economist: Solid D (May 22, 2026)
James D. Hooper
Brenda Sanders (Green)
Marc Joseph Sosnowski (U.S. Taxpayers Party)
Gary Walkowicz (Working Class Party)

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Questions and answers

Who is running for U.S. House in Michigan’s 12th District in 2026?

On the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rashida Tlaib (D, incumbent), James D. Hooper (R), Brenda Sanders (Green), Marc Joseph Sosnowski (U.S. Taxpayers Party) and Gary Walkowicz (Working Class Party).

When is the 2026 election for U.S. House in Michigan’s 12th District?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Who is favored in the 2026 race for U.S. House in Michigan’s 12th District?

The nonpartisan forecasters we track rate it Solid D on average (5 forecasters; they all agree). These are their ratings, not our prediction.

Has AIPAC or an allied PAC backed the Democrat in this race?

Rashida Tlaib has had no backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).

How do I vote in Michigan?

Check your registration on Michigan’s election website and the registration deadlines on Vote.gov; both are linked on this page.

Where this comes from

Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.