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
