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Shanelle Jackson
Democratic · Michigan · 2026Shanelle Jackson is a former Michigan state representative who served in the state House from 2007 to 2012, per Michigan Advance; at 26 she became the youngest woman of color elected to the state Legislature, per WDET. She later worked for the Detroit International Bridge Co. and is a Detroit Public Schools and University of Michigan graduate, per Michigan Advance and her campaign site. She appears on the certified August 4 listing, per the Michigan Bureau of Elections.
Priorities
- Lowering costs for families on rent, groceries, and healthcare
- Universal access to affordable healthcare through practical solutions
- Strengthening public education across the district
On the ballot
U.S. House, MI-12 · Michigan · 2026
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