Who are the voters, candidates in the 13th Congressional Primary?
Michigan’s 13th Congressional district arcs from southwestern Wayne County to east Detroit with some of the downriver areas included.
Two Democrats and one Republican will be on the August primary ballot, seeking a spot in the November general election.
U.S. Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) won the seat in 2014. The boundaries of the district were changed after 2010.
Michigan’s 13th Congressional District now includes an area stretching from Detroit to Highland Park to Garden City.
Jeff Gorman did not return WDET’s Candidate Questionnaire.
Hear John Conyers talk about why he’s running for Congress.
Hear John Conyers talk about why his experience makes him a good choice for the 13th District.
John Conyers did not return WDET’s Candidate Questionnaire.
Hear how Janice Winfrey will address the needs of the 13th District.
Here are Janice Winfrey’s responses to WDET’s Candidate Questionnaire.
Michigan’s 13th Congressional District has only existed in its present shape since the 2012 election. It was redrawn based on the 2000 U.S. Census.