Indian American Congressman Shri Thanedar re-elected for second term in Michigan's 13th district
Indian American Congressman Shri Thanedar has been re-elected for a second term from Michigan's 13th Congressional District, defeating his Republican challenger, Martell Bivings, by over 35 percentage points. In a statement, Thanedar attributed his victory to his record of strong constituent services, support for working families, advocacy for unions, and commitment to reproductive freedom.
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«Everywhere I go, constituents always come up to me and tell me how my office helped them with their immigration issues, secure a visa, get veterans benefits, get their tax returns, etc. That is a testament to my team and I couldn't be prouder of all their hard work and how effective we are in serving our constituents,» Thanedar said.
He further highlighted the successes of his first term, including bringing federal funding to areas like Southgate that had previously not received such support.
“It's my goal to ensure that every municipality in my district receives the funds they need from DC, " he added. Thanedar sponsored 27 bills and co-sponsored 574, with particular pride in his work on mental health and small business issues.
«I want to thank my opponents for running and participating in the democratic process. I thank the US House Democratic Leadership for endorsing me, as well as the unions and groups that supported my campaign. Hopefully, Vice President Harris and Governor
