Tlaib’s opponent Brenda Jones gets support from pro-Modi Indian nationalists, Detroit’s big money construction

August 3rd, 20200 DETROIT — In the congressional race between popular Detroit congresswoman Rashida Tlaib and her Democratic primary opponent, Brenda Jones, powerful interests have backed Jones' campaign, records reveal.  Representing one of these interests is an influx of supporters of Indian nationalist Prime Minister, and friend of President...

Tlaib asks Jones if she plans to step down from City Council post to serve in Congress

November 10th, 20180 DETROIT — Congresswoman-elect Rashida Tlaib wants to know if Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones plans to step down from her city post to serve in Congress.  Tlaib was elected to replace former Rep. John Conyers Jr. in Congress beginning in January, but Jones won a special election designating her as interim representative...

Rashida Tlaib wins U.S. House seat in landslide, defeats Jones’ write-in campaign

November 10th, 20180 DETROIT — Rashida Tlaib will be one of two Arab American and Muslim women ever to be elected to Congress after winning the seat of former U.S. Rep. John Conyers Jr. and defeating Brenda Jones' last minute write-in campaign, on Tuesday. The Palestinian American and vocal critic of President Trump was announced the winner of the 13th...

Jones throws monkey wrench into 13th District Congressional race

November 2nd, 20180 DETROIT — Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones filed paperwork with Wayne County Friday to run as an independent candidate against former State Rep. Rashida Tlaib to replace U.S. Rep. John Conyers Jr. Jones lost to Tlaib in the August primaries but won a special primary election to represent the district for the seven-week...

Michigan’s Congressional races: Who’s running (Part III)

March 23rd, 20180 The following is the continued list of Metro Detroit candidates running for congressional seats in the Aug. 7 and Nov. 6 elections. 13TH DISTRICT (open) Former U.S. Rep. John Conyers (D-Detroit), who was first elected to Congress in 1964, stepped down in December, following sexual harassment allegations. At press time, 12 Democratic...

A look at Michigan’s Congressional races: Who’s running (Part 2)

March 16th, 20180 By Farah Harb The Arab American News The following is the continued list of Metro Detroit candidates running for congressional seats in the Aug. 7 and Nov. 6 elections. 10th DISTRICT Paul Mitchell (Republican incumbent) Mitchell of Dryden, replaced former U.S. Rep. Candice Miller in 2016 and has since created a system of...