Biographical Information
Campaign Twitter Handle
Occupation / Current Position
U.S. Representative
Education
Masters of Science from Georgetown Univesrity
Qualifications and Experience
Elected to Michigan’s 12th District from 2014-2021, and elected to Michigan’s 6th district from 2022-now after redistricting.
HEALTH CARE: What specific steps will you take in Congress to address healthcare affordability, access, and quality for the people you represent?
I am the House lead of the Medicare for All Act because I believe healthcare is a right. Every person deserves access to comprehensive health care, without costly services or other hidden fees. I have long believed that programs like Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security are fundamental lifelines for Americans. Millions depend on them every single day, which is why I strongly oppose efforts to cut, privatize or weaken them. Instead, I support strengthening and expanding them to ensure that everyone can access the care they need to live with dignity and independence. I will continue fighting to protect and improve these programs for all.
ECONOMY: What policy initiatives do you support for residents to earn a living wage and address the overall question of affordability across Michigan?
The cost of living crisis has spiraled out of control. No one should have to choose between putting food on the table, paying for housing, affording prescription medications, paying for child or elder care, or keeping the lights on. I strongly support policies that raise wages, strengthen workers’ rights, and make it easier for working families to succeed. This includes raising the federal minimum wage, expanding access to affordable child and elder care, taking action to tackle rising costs, and expanding access to affordable housing. Our economy is strongest when working people can afford to live, raise a family and retire with dignity.
ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY: How would you approach ensuring energy reliability, consumer affordability, and environmental protection in Michigan?
Communities across Michigan deserve an energy system that is affordable, dependable, and sustainable. I support investing in modernizing our electric grid, strengthening infrastructure, and improving resilience to extreme weather. We must hold utility companies accountable for delivering reliable service and ensure that ratepayers are getting value for the costs they are asked to bear. Protecting our environment and resources is critical to Michigan’s future because our Great Lakes and public lands are central to our economy, our public health and our way of life. I support expanding clean energy production and lowering costs for consumers.
IMMIGRATION: What is your position on due process, First Amendment, and Fourth Amendment rights for all Michigan residents, including noncitizens, and what changes, if any, would you support?
Every member of our community is entitled to the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution, including due process protections, freedom of speech and religion, and protection from unreasonable searches and seizures. However, we’ve seen a disturbing trend of these rights being violated for both citizens and noncitizens. I believe we must do far more to guarantee that these constitutional protections are upheld consistently and fairly. No one should be detained, targeted, or deprived of their liberty without due process of law. Government actions must be transparent and accountable, and must respect the civil liberties of our democracy.