Ahmed Ghanim

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Ahmed Ghanim

Democratic Party

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August 6, 2024

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Ahmed Ghanim (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 11th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on August 6, 2024.

Biography

Ahmed Ghanim is originally from Egypt and lives in Ferndale, Michigan. His career experience includes working in healthcare management.

Elections

2024

See also: Michigan's 11th Congressional District election, 2024

Michigan's 11th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 6 Democratic primary)

Michigan's 11th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 6 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Michigan District 11

Incumbent Haley Stevens defeated Nick Somberg and Douglas Campbell in the general election for U.S. House Michigan District 11 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Haley Stevens (D)	58.2	260,780
		Nick Somberg (R)	39.6	177,432
		Douglas Campbell (G)	2.2	9,713

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 447,925
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 11

Incumbent Haley Stevens defeated Ahmed Ghanim in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 11 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Haley Stevens	87.1	83,571
		Ahmed Ghanim	12.9	12,391

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 95,962
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 11

Nick Somberg defeated Charles Frangie in the Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 11 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nick Somberg	60.6	24,222
		Charles Frangie	39.4	15,755

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 39,977
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Green convention

Green convention for U.S. House Michigan District 11

Douglas Campbell advanced from the Green convention for U.S. House Michigan District 11 on June 15, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Douglas Campbell (G)

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Campaign themes

2024

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Campaign website

Ghanim’s campaign website stated the following:

“	Accessible and Affordable Healthcare for All With his extensive background in healthcare, A.G. is committed to a universal healthcare system that provides affordable medical care for all. He aims to ensure equitable care through diversity and inclusion initiatives. Prioritizing Investments in Education Access to Quality Education: Increase funding for public schools, reduce class sizes, and provide modern educational resources to ensure all students receive a high-quality education. Reducing Student Loan Debt: Advocate for expanded loan forgiveness programs, lower student loan interest rates, and ease financial burdens on students to allow them to focus on their education and future careers. Support for Educators: Ensure competitive salaries for teachers, offer professional development opportunities, and improve working conditions to support educators and maintain high education standards. Comprehensive Curriculum: Promote core subjects, arts, physical education, and life skills to foster creativity and critical thinking through a well-rounded education. Research and Innovation: Support innovative teaching methods and educational technologies to adapt to the needs of modern students and improve educational outcomes. Investing in the Local Economy and Tackling Inflation Supporting Small Businesses: Provide tax incentives, grants, and low-interest loans to foster a supportive business environment and drive local economic growth. Creating Jobs in Renewable Energy and Technology: Invest in renewable energy projects and technological innovations to create significant job opportunities and position the local economy for sustainable growth. Expanding Affordable Housing: Collaborate with local governments, developers, and community organizations to increase affordable housing through public and private efforts, providing incentives and support for working families. Implementing Fiscal Policies to Stabilize Prices: Advocate for fiscal policies that stabilize prices and address inflation by monitoring supply chains, supporting domestic production, and ensuring fair competition in the marketplace. Encouraging Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Support incubators and provide funding for startups, ensuring access to high-quality education and training to foster a culture of innovation and stimulate economic growth. Infrastructure Investment: Invest in transportation, broadband access, and public utilities to upgrade and expand critical infrastructure, supporting economic activity and improving the quality of life in our communities. Ending our Endless Wars Redirecting Military Resources to Domestic Priorities: Reallocate resources from prolonged military engagements to critical domestic needs like healthcare, education, and infrastructure to build a stronger, healthier, and more educated society. Promoting Diplomatic Solutions: Prioritize diplomacy and international cooperation to resolve conflicts, investing in diplomatic efforts and strategic partnerships to address global challenges without prolonged military involvement. Supporting Veterans and Military Families: Ensure veterans and military families receive necessary support and services, including healthcare, mental health services, and job training, to help them transition successfully to civilian life. Investing in Technology and Cybersecurity: Modernize our defense strategy by investing in advanced technology and cybersecurity measures, protecting national security interests more efficiently than traditional military engagements. Transparency and Accountability in Defense Spending: Advocate for greater transparency and accountability in defense spending, ensuring military budgets are scrutinized and funds are used efficiently to prevent waste and ensure wise use of taxpayer money. Immigration Reform Pathways to Citizenship: Advocate for clear, fair, and efficient pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants contributing positively to society. Work Visa Reforms: Expand and streamline work visa programs to meet labor market demands and address labor shortages. Refugee and Asylum Policies: Advocate for humane and fair treatment of refugees and asylum seekers with timely application processing and support services. Family Reunification: Prioritize family reunification to recognize social and economic benefits and build strong communities. Border Security and Enforcement: Implement smart border security measures using technology to enhance security while facilitating legitimate trade and travel. Focus on humane enforcement practices. Integration Programs: Invest in programs like language training, job placement services, and community engagement initiatives to empower immigrants and ensure successful integration. Reproductive Rights Expand Access: Support policies that expand access to reproductive healthcare services, including abortion, contraception, and prenatal care, particularly in under-served and rural areas. Support for Maternal Health: Implement policies for prenatal and postnatal care, paid parental leave, and breastfeeding support programs. Codify Roe v. Wade: Advocate for federal legislation to codify the protections of Roe v. Wade into law, ensuring that the right to abortion is safeguarded nationwide. Support Planned Parenthood: Ensure continued funding and support for Planned Parenthood and similar organizations that provide reproductive health services. Insurance Coverage: Advocate for comprehensive insurance coverage for all reproductive health services, including contraception, abortion, and maternal health care. Equal Treatment: Support measures to protect individuals from discrimination based on reproductive health decisions, including workplace protections for those seeking reproductive health services. Research and Innovation: Support research into reproductive health technologies and treatments, including contraceptives, fertility treatments, and maternal health care. Protecting our Environment Expand Access to Clean Energy: Support policies that expand access to renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, and geothermal, particularly in underserved and rural areas. Support for Energy Efficiency: Implement policies that encourage energy efficiency in homes, businesses, and public buildings through retrofitting, updated building codes, and incentives for energy-saving technologies. Protect the Great Lakes: Advocate for federal and state legislation to protect the Great Lakes from pollution, invasive species, and overuse, ensuring their health and sustainability for future generations.	”
—Ahmed Ghanim’s campaign website (2024)

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Ahmed Ghanim campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House Michigan District 11	Lost primary	$179,274	$157,743
Grand total			$179,274	$157,743
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Gary Peters (D)

Elissa Slotkin (D)

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Jack Bergman (R)

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District 3

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District 4

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Tom Barrett (R)

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