Rashida Tlaib Wins New Term in U.S. House of Representatives
Rashida Tlaib wins a new term in the House after defeating James DeHart
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
Democratic Representative Rashida Tlaib won the seat for Michigan’s 12th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives, securing a new term after defeating her Republican opponent, James DeHart, in the November 3 elections.
Preliminary unofficial results, after 83% of votes were counted, showed Tlaib receiving 75.04% of the vote, equivalent to 197,088 votes, compared to DeHart’s 22.14%, or 58,146 votes.
Michigan’s 12th congressional district includes parts of Oakland and Wayne counties, encompassing the cities of Dearborn, Southfield, and Livonia.
Tlaib was first elected to Congress in 2018 and ran in the recent election seeking a new term, with the new Congress set to convene on January 3, 2027.
