The Michigan Education Association announced Monday the following recommendations of candidates for Michigan Congressional districts:

• 1st District: Callie Barr
• 3rd District: Rep. Hillary Scholten
• 4th District: State Sen. Sean McCann
• 6th District: Rep. Debbie Dingell
• 7th District: Bridget Brink
• 8th District: Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet
• 10th District: Tim Greimel
• 11th District: State Sen. Jeremy Moss
• 12th District: Rep. Rashida Tlaib
• 13th District: State Rep. Donavan McKinney

“Every student, no matter where they live, deserves a great public education to prepare them for a bright future — and they need leaders in Washington, D.C. making their success a higher priority than partisan politics,” said MEA Vice President Brett Smith, a teacher from Genesee County. “These candidates share the values and commitment of MEA members in the cause of public education and will bring track records of advocacy for students and educators alike to Congress.”

All these recommended congressional candidates were screened and recommended by committees comprised of MEA members from each district. Recommendation decisions are made by those local committees based on candidates’ positions on education and labor issues. These federal recommendations were then concurred in by the board of the NEA Fund for Children and Public Education at recent meetings in Washington, D.C.

“We are committed to helping great candidates like these win elections in August and November,” Smith said, “so, together, we can strengthen Michigan’s schools, colleges and universities, provide world-class support and resources to help every student thrive, and restore respect for the education professionals who serve our students every day.”

State and local committees are continuing to screen candidates in other key races for 2026, and further recommendations will be announced in the coming weeks and months.

As the state’s largest school employee union, MEA members — who live and work in every Michigan county — have a long history of political engagement and helping friends of public education win elections.

The NEA Fund for Children and Public Education provides direct financial support to federal candidates who will fight to support teachers, staff and students and improve public education.