Abraham Aiyash

Biographical Information

Education: Bachelor's degree in political theory and constitutional democracy from Michigan State University
Employment/Military Record: Co-founded a nonprofit that mentored refugee children in the Lansing area
Community Activities: Founder, Halimah Project

Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)

House (1/1/2023 - 12/31/2024)
House Majority Floor Leader (1/1/2023 - 12/31/2024)
House (11/19/2020 - 12/31/2022)
Other Offices: Hamtramck Recycling Commission

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan House 7th District 2024
Withdrew
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Michigan Laborers' District Council

Michigan House 9th District 2022
General Vote: 17,821 of 19,455 (91%)
Primary Vote: 4,349 of 7,100 (61%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: AFL-CIO Michigan; American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 25; American Federation of Teachers Michigan; Michigan Education Association PAC; Michigan League of Conservation Voters (primary); Michigan Nurses Association (primary); Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights; Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan; United Auto Workers; Voters Not Politicians (primary)

Michigan House 4th District 2020
General Vote: 27,263 of 30,022 (90%)
Primary Vote: 5,355 of 13,953 (38%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan House 4th District Special Election (November 3, 2020)
General Vote: 28,379 of 28,379 (100%)
Primary Vote: 5,208 of 13,747 (37%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan Senate 2nd District 2018
Primary Vote: 5,766 of 27,506 (20%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Michigan Democratic Party Progressive Caucus

Michigan Senate 2nd District Special Election (November 6, 2018)
Primary Vote: 6,462 of 26,947 (23%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Political Activities: Staff member, Rep. Rose Mary Robinson

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