Biographical Information

Born: July 24, 1976 in Detroit
Children: Adam and Yusuf
Education: Wayne State University BS Political Science 1996 and Thomas M. Cooley Law School Juris Doctor 2004
Employment/Military Record: Worked in non profit law at Sugar Law until joining the Michigan State House of Representatives.
Community Activities: Sugar Law Center for Economic and Social Justice - Springdale-Woodmere Block Club (Founder)
Religion: Muslim

Elections and Political Participation

U.S. House12th District 2022
General Vote: 196,643 of 277,577 (70%)
Primary Vote: 61,635 of 96,532 (63%)
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Endorsements: AFL-CIO Michigan; American Federation of Teachers Michigan; Michigan Education Association PAC; Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights; United Auto Workers

U.S. House13th District 2020
General Vote: 223,205 of 285,879 (78%)
Primary Vote: 71,670 of 108,162 (66%)
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U.S. House13th District Special Election (November 6, 2018)
Primary Vote: 31,121 of 86,813 (35%)
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U.S. House13th District 2018
General Vote: 165,355 of 195,521 (84%)
Primary Vote: 27,841 of 89,286 (31%)
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Endorsements: Democracy for America

Michigan Senate4th District 2014
Primary Vote: 9,742 of 23,276 (41%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Michigan Nurses Association, EMILY's List, American Federation of Teachers-Michigan (dual endorsement), MI Women Win, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, Michigan NOW, Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union, Retired Detroit Police and Fire Fighters Association, Detroit Democratic Club, , The Black Slate, 12th Congressional District, American Muslim PAC, Detroit Fire Fighters Association

Michigan House6th District 2012
General Vote: 28,794 of 31,235 (92%)
Primary Vote: 5,337 of 10,346 (51%)
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Michigan House12th District 2010
General Vote: 6,975 of 7,585 (91%)
Primary Vote: 3,004 of 3,533 (85%)

Michigan House12th District 2008
General Vote: 14,176 of 15,745 (90%)
Primary Vote: 1,872 of 4,261 (43%)
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