Who Is Running in Michigan Congressional District 13th in 2026?
Last updated: March 2, 2026
Shri Thanedar
(Incumbent)Economy
HighCongressman Shri Thanedar focuses on tax equity and federal investment, proposing legislation to raise the top marginal tax rate to 70%, eliminate capital gains tax disparities, and exempt families earning under $100,000 from federal income tax. He also prioritizes protecting workers' rights, advocating for a livable wage, raising the minimum wage, and supporting the PRO Act to strengthen unions and collective bargaining. Additionally, he supports local development, having secured $25 million for projects in his district.
Immigration
HighCongressman Shri Thanedar introduced the Abolish ICE Act in 2026 to dismantle U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, citing concerns about aggressive enforcement and violence. He also introduced legislation in 2025 to end qualified immunity for ICE officials. Thanedar supports expanding legal immigration through the PHD First Act for doctoral degree holders and the Eliminating Backlogs Act of 2023 to increase employment-based visas. He also cosponsors the U.S. Citizenship Act for a path to citizenship and backs the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act to improve detention conditions.
Healthcare
HighShri Thanedar voted against federal budget cuts, citing concerns that they would cause 17 million people to lose healthcare access and deeply harm his district. He advocates for universal healthcare as a fundamental human right, co-sponsoring the Medicare for All Act to establish a national health insurance program. Thanedar also supports the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2023, the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act, and legislation addressing climate change health impacts and cancer screenings.
Republican Candidate
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| Issue | Shri Thanedar |
|---|---|
| Economy | Congressman Shri Thanedar focuses on tax equity and federal investment, proposing legislation to raise the top marginal tax rate to 70%, eliminate capital gains tax disparities, and exempt families earning under $100,000 from federal income tax. He also prioritizes protecting workers' rights, advocating for a livable wage, raising the minimum wage, and supporting the PRO Act to strengthen unions and collective bargaining. Additionally, he supports local development, having secured $25 million for projects in his district. High |
| Immigration | Congressman Shri Thanedar introduced the Abolish ICE Act in 2026 to dismantle U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, citing concerns about aggressive enforcement and violence. He also introduced legislation in 2025 to end qualified immunity for ICE officials. Thanedar supports expanding legal immigration through the PHD First Act for doctoral degree holders and the Eliminating Backlogs Act of 2023 to increase employment-based visas. He also cosponsors the U.S. Citizenship Act for a path to citizenship and backs the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act to improve detention conditions. High |
| Healthcare | Shri Thanedar voted against federal budget cuts, citing concerns that they would cause 17 million people to lose healthcare access and deeply harm his district. He advocates for universal healthcare as a fundamental human right, co-sponsoring the Medicare for All Act to establish a national health insurance program. Thanedar also supports the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2023, the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act, and legislation addressing climate change health impacts and cancer screenings. High |
| Climate & Energy | Congressman Shri Thanedar strongly advocates for environmental protection and climate justice, demonstrated by his co-sponsorship of the Green New Deal, the Energy Resilient Communities Act, and the Environmental Justice For All Act. He supports robust legislation to safeguard Michigan's waterways, including the Great Lakes. His commitment to environmental policy, stemming from his scientific background, aims to achieve greenhouse gas reductions and ensure equitable access to essential services. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Shri Thanedar supports women's right to make medical decisions, including abortion, considering it healthcare that needs protection from government intervention. He co-sponsored the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2023 to safeguard abortion access and voted against measures like the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, the Pregnant Students' Rights Act, and amendments restricting servicemembers' access to abortion. He also supported government funding legislation that blocked attempts to limit reproductive health care. High |
| Foreign Policy | Shri Thanedar supports a balanced and thoughtful approach to defense and foreign policy, emphasizing military might, diplomatic finesse, and social justice. He advocates for Israel's right to exist, supporting a two-state solution and backing the U.S.-Israel Partnership and Abraham Accords Enhancement Act of 2023. He also cosponsored the People Over Pentagon Act of 2023, aiming to reduce the Department of Defense budget by $100 billion to redirect funds to human needs, climate, and diplomacy. Additionally, he introduced the Equitable Contracting and Small Business Advancement Act. High |
| Education | Congressman Shri Thanedar advocates for comprehensive education reform, including making public universities free for low-income students by co-sponsoring the College for All Act. He co-sponsored the American Teacher Act to raise teacher salaries and the Charter Oversight, Accountability, and Transparency Act to enhance charter school accountability, aiming to transition for-profit charters to non-profit status. He also introduced the Stopping Abusive Student Loan Collection Practices in Bankruptcy Act to aid debtors with student loan discharge. High |
| Gun Policy | Congressman Shri Thanedar advocates for comprehensive legislative action to prevent gun violence and promote responsible gun ownership. He co-sponsored the Assault Weapons Ban, the Keep Americans Safe Act to limit high-capacity magazines, and the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2023. He also supports the COOL OFF Act for a three-day waiting period for handgun transfers and Ethan's Law Act for safe firearm storage. Thanedar also supports red flag laws, seeing them as a tool for law enforcement to intervene. Medium |
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