Articia Bomer

Articia Bomer (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 13th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the general election scheduled on November 3, 2026.^[source]

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Biography

Articia Bomer was born in Detroit, Michigan. She earned a high school diploma from Frank Cody High School and graduated from the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in 2012. Her career experience includes working as a consultant.^[1]

Bomer has been affiliated with the following organizations:^[1]

NAACP Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan Chapter Education, board member
Bloomfield Women’s Republican Club
Republican 12th Congressional District Committee
Wayne County Republican Committee
Black Voices 4 Trump Committee
National Rifle Association, member
2A Committee, Former Wayne County chairwoman and board member
Election Integrity Committee
Citizens for Choice Wayne County, Chair Captain
AxMiTax

Elections

2026

Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House Michigan District 13

The following candidates are running in the general election for U.S. House Michigan District 13 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Shri Thanedar (D)
		Shelby Campbell (D)
		Anthony Carbonaro (D)
	Submit photo	Nazmul Hassan (D)
		Donavan McKinney (D)
		Articia Bomer (R)
	Submit photo	Andrew Lorenz (R)
		Maurice Morton (Independent)

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Adam Hollier (D)

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2025

General election

General election for Detroit City Clerk

Incumbent Janice Winfrey defeated Theresa Williams and Articia Bomer in the general election for Detroit City Clerk on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Janice Winfrey (Nonpartisan)	98.5	101,453
	Submit photo	Theresa Williams (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)	0.0	42
		Articia Bomer (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)	0.0	17
		Other/Write-in votes	1.4	1,485

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 102,997
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Nonpartisan primary election

The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Janice Winfrey advanced from the primary for Detroit City Clerk.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Articia Bomer (Nonpartisan)

Endorsements

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2024

General election

General election for Wayne County Sheriff

Incumbent Raphael Washington defeated Taras Nykoriak in the general election for Wayne County Sheriff on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Raphael Washington (D)	68.6	552,295
		Taras Nykoriak (R)	30.7	246,995
		Other/Write-in votes	0.7	5,916

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 805,206
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wayne County Sheriff

Incumbent Raphael Washington defeated Joan Merriewether in the Democratic primary for Wayne County Sheriff on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Raphael Washington	64.2	116,836
	Submit photo	Joan Merriewether	35.4	64,428
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	816

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 182,080
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wayne County Sheriff

Taras Nykoriak defeated Articia Bomer in the Republican primary for Wayne County Sheriff on August 6, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Taras Nykoriak	58.7	28,221
	Articia Bomer	40.6	19,493
	Other/Write-in votes	0.7	345

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 48,059
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2022

U.S. House

General election

General election for U.S. House Michigan District 13

Shri Thanedar defeated Martell Bivings, Simone Coleman, and Christopher Dardzinski in the general election for U.S. House Michigan District 13 on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Shri Thanedar (D)	71.1	166,650
	Martell Bivings (R)	24.0	56,187
	Simone Coleman (Working Class Party)	3.8	8,833
	Christopher Dardzinski (U.S. Taxpayers Party)	1.2	2,769
	Other/Write-in votes	0.0	5

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 234,444
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Lorrie Rutledge (D)
Anthony Carbonaro (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 13

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 13 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Shri Thanedar	28.3	22,314
		Adam Hollier	23.5	18,517
		Portia Roberson	16.9	13,318
		John Conyers III	8.6	6,778
		Sherry Gay-Dagnogo	8.2	6,440
	Submit photo	Sharon McPhail	6.4	5,043
		Michael Griffie	4.6	3,636
	Submit photo	Sam Riddle	2.3	1,841
		Lorrie Rutledge	1.2	916
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	6

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 78,809
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 13

Martell Bivings advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 13 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Martell Bivings	100.0	19,618

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 19,618
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

U.S. Taxpayers Party convention

U.S. Taxpayers Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 13

Christopher Dardzinski advanced from the U.S. Taxpayers Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 13 on July 23, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Christopher Dardzinski (U.S. Taxpayers Party)

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source
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Working Class Party convention

Working Class Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 13

Simone Coleman advanced from the Working Class Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 13 on June 26, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Simone Coleman (Working Class Party)

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source
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Governor

General election

General election for Governor of Michigan

The following candidates ran in the general election for Governor of Michigan on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Gretchen Whitmer (D)	54.5	2,430,505
	Tudor Dixon (R)	43.9	1,960,635
	Mary Buzuma (L)	0.9	38,800
	Donna Brandenburg (U.S. Taxpayers Party)	0.4	16,246
	Kevin Hogan (G)	0.2	10,766
	Daryl Simpson (Natural Law Party)	0.1	4,973
	Evan Space (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	26
	Other/Write-in votes	0.0	21

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,461,972
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of Michigan

Incumbent Gretchen Whitmer advanced from the Democratic primary for Governor of Michigan on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gretchen Whitmer	100.0	938,382

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 938,382
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Articia Bomer (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of Michigan

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Governor of Michigan on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tudor Dixon	39.7	436,350
		Kevin Rinke	21.5	236,306
		Garrett Soldano	17.5	192,442
		Ryan Kelley	15.1	165,587
		Ralph Rebandt	4.1	45,046
		James Craig (Write-in)	2.1	23,521
		Elizabeth Adkisson (Write-in)	0.0	11
	Submit photo	Justin Blackburn (Write-in)	0.0	10

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,099,273
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Green convention

Green convention for Governor of Michigan

Kevin Hogan advanced from the Green convention for Governor of Michigan on April 23, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Kevin Hogan (G)

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Governor of Michigan

Mary Buzuma advanced from the Libertarian convention for Governor of Michigan on July 10, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Mary Buzuma (L)

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source
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U.S. Taxpayers Party convention

U.S. Taxpayers Party convention for Governor of Michigan

Donna Brandenburg advanced from the U.S. Taxpayers Party convention for Governor of Michigan on July 23, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Donna Brandenburg (U.S. Taxpayers Party)

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source
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2021

Mayoral election

General election

General election for Mayor of Detroit

Incumbent Mike Duggan defeated Anthony Adams and Cheryl Webb in the general election for Mayor of Detroit on November 2, 2021.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Mike Duggan (Nonpartisan)	75.3	69,353
	Anthony Adams (Nonpartisan)	24.3	22,384
	Cheryl Webb (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)	0.0	24
	Other/Write-in votes	0.4	384

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 92,145
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Mayor of Detroit

The following candidates ran in the primary for Mayor of Detroit on August 3, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Duggan (Nonpartisan)	72.4	50,853
✔		Anthony Adams (Nonpartisan)	10.0	7,014
		Tom Barrow (Nonpartisan)	6.0	4,237
		Myya Jones (Nonpartisan)	5.0	3,536
	Submit photo	Kiawana Brown (Nonpartisan)	1.9	1,303
		D. Etta Wilcoxon (Nonpartisan)	1.3	894
		Jasahn Larsosa (Nonpartisan)	1.1	797
	Submit photo	Art Tyus (Nonpartisan)	0.9	600
	Submit photo	Danetta Simpson (Nonpartisan)	0.7	476
	Submit photo	Charleta McInnis (Nonpartisan)	0.6	389
		Joel Haashiim (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)	0.0	3
	Submit photo	Winnie Imbuchi (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)	0.0	2
		Cheryl Webb (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)	0.0	2
	Submit photo	Tyrone Perry (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)	0.0	1
	Submit photo	Jacob Johnson (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)	0.0	1
		Articia Bomer (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)	0.0	0
	Submit photo	Stefany Washington (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)	0.0	0
	Submit photo	Doris Anderson (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)	0.0	0
	Submit photo	William Watson (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)	0.0	0
	Submit photo	Jerome Cobb Jr. (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)	0.0	0
	Submit photo	Carolyn Huff (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)	0.0	0
	Submit photo	Michael Harris (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)	0.0	0
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	124

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3	Total votes: 70,232
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Curtis Greene (Nonpartisan)
Emanuel Shaw (Nonpartisan)

City clerk election

General election

General election for Detroit City Clerk

Incumbent Janice Winfrey defeated Denzel McCampbell in the general election for Detroit City Clerk on November 2, 2021.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Janice Winfrey (Nonpartisan)	71.2	64,364
	Denzel McCampbell (Nonpartisan)	28.6	25,834
	Other/Write-in votes	0.3	252

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 90,450
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Detroit City Clerk

The following candidates ran in the primary for Detroit City Clerk on August 3, 2021.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Janice Winfrey (Nonpartisan)	70.4	48,118
✔	Denzel McCampbell (Nonpartisan)	15.3	10,434
	Beverly Kindle-Walker (Nonpartisan)	10.2	6,953
	Michael Ri'chard (Nonpartisan)	3.5	2,362
	Kinda Makini Anderson (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)	0.4	265
	Articia Bomer (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)	0.0	1
	Other/Write-in votes	0.3	224

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 68,357
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Jeffery Robinson (Nonpartisan)

2020

Michigan's 13th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 4 Republican primary)

Michigan's 13th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 4 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Michigan District 13

The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. House Michigan District 13 on November 3, 2020.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Rashida Tlaib (D)	78.1	223,205
	David Dudenhoefer (R)	18.6	53,311
	Sam Johnson (Working Class Party)	1.8	5,284
	D. Etta Wilcoxon (G)	0.7	2,105
	Articia Bomer (U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan)	0.7	1,974
	Donald Eason (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	6

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 285,885
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 13

Incumbent Rashida Tlaib defeated Brenda Jones in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 13 on August 4, 2020.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Rashida Tlaib	66.3	71,670
	Brenda Jones	33.7	36,492

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 108,162
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Stephen M. Patterson (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 13

David Dudenhoefer defeated Linda Sawyer and Alfred Lemmo in the Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 13 on August 4, 2020.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	David Dudenhoefer	47.6	6,833
	Linda Sawyer	34.5	4,955
	Alfred Lemmo	17.9	2,574

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 14,362
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Articia Bomer (R)

Green convention

Green convention for U.S. House Michigan District 13

D. Etta Wilcoxon advanced from the Green convention for U.S. House Michigan District 13 on June 20, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		D. Etta Wilcoxon (G)

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source
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Working Class Party convention

Working Class Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 13

Sam Johnson advanced from the Working Class Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 13 on July 26, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		Sam Johnson (Working Class Party)

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2018

General election

General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 10

Incumbent Leslie Love defeated William Brang and Jeremy Morgan in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 10 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Leslie Love (D)	84.0	28,713
	Submit photo	William Brang (R)	14.2	4,837
	Submit photo	Jeremy Morgan (L)	1.8	630

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 34,180
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 10

Incumbent Leslie Love defeated Rhonda Barley, James Brenner, and Tyson Kelley in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 10 on August 7, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Leslie Love	71.2	9,273
	Submit photo	Rhonda Barley	14.2	1,844
	Submit photo	James Brenner	10.3	1,347
	Submit photo	Tyson Kelley	4.3	556

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,020
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 10

William Brang defeated Articia Bomer in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 10 on August 7, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	William Brang	85.4	1,617
		Articia Bomer	14.6	277

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,894
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Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 10

Jeremy Morgan advanced from the Libertarian primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 10 on August 7, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Jeremy Morgan	100.0	28

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 28
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2017

See also: Municipal elections in Detroit, Michigan (2017)

The city of Detroit, Michigan, held elections for mayor, city council, city clerk, and the Detroit Board of Police Commisisoners on November 7, 2017. A primary election was held on August 8, 2017. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 25, 2017.^[2]

The following candidates ran in the primary election for mayor of Detroit.^[3]

Mayor of Detroit, Primary Election, 2017
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Mike Duggan Incumbent	67.72%	43,519
Coleman Young II	26.72%	17,170
Donna Pitts	0.82%	528
Edward Dean	0.67%	433
Danetta Simpson	0.66%	422
Curtis Greene	0.48%	307
Angelo Brown	0.35%	228
Articia Bomer	0.31%	201
Write-in votes	2.27%	1,459
Total Votes		64,267
Source: Wayne County Clerk, "2017 Primary Official Results," accessed August 23, 2017

Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

Articia Bomer completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bomer's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Articia Bomer, born and raised in the 13th Congressional District of Detroit Michigan. I come from a two parent home with 4 siblings, all girls. I am the fourth born. I graduated from 5th grade as valedictorian and have been in leadership roles ever since. In my adolescence academic years, I always performed at the top of my class, surpassing any and all obstacles that stood in my way. I have always been a team player, initiating goals then executing them. I have been the first in a lot of things in life, but never did I look for accolades. I am a mom, a community leader and organizer. I am a former UAW worker and former major automotive company employee with 15+ years of service. I am the CEO and Founder of Bomer Teach Detroit, an outreach mobile learning hub that specializes in teaching disabled, displaced and homeless children K-12 and also adults who have literacy barriers. If elected to Congress, I will use my income to start a synagogue for the youth, instilling biblical values at an early age. From there, I will kickstart a state of the art 'All American Party Affiliations Political Union' to help bring unity and empowerment into our Elections and Government Process, calling for a Cease Fire in every state throughout America.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I Came! I came into this U.S. House race because I know just how important it is to represent a district that consist of majority black communities. Someone needs to be seated in Congress who can speak up for those majority black communities. Of course all constituents no matter their race, will be represented, we still need to understand that despite a black majority in Detroit, the largest city in Michigan, blacks are still underserved and disenfranchised. It's time to give respect, recognition and representation to the second largest contributors in America by way of electing Congress men and women who will be a voice for the voiceless, the underserved and indigenous Americans.
I Saw! I have seen all of the flaws that have gone on in the U. S. House of Representatives. I must say, a 'Cease fire' must commence within the U. S. House of Representatives between both Republicans and Democrats alike. Right now , there are a lot of blame games, lies and deceit going on and no real policy changes or negotiations are being made. Instead of creating a peaceful and harmonious workplace environment, we have Congress and Senate leaders from both major parties acting more childish than a 5th grader. Right now, as it stands, the whole U. S. House of Representatives need to grow up and try being a bit more mature than they are at this time.
I Conquered! I say that I have conquered because I have officially declared my candidacy to run for Congress. I am confident that I can help save America before dooms day. I believe that America has already been infiltrated and invaded from within. Our borders and fundings have already been compromised. The Epstein files are a demonic distraction that has caused a mass hysteria. Those files have already been compromised. We are wasting taxpayers time and money continuing to go backwards in time while the foreign invaders are laughing at us and gearing up to overthrow our American Government. Wake up Americans. It's time to 'Cease Fire' now! Help me 'Bring Down the House' so that we can all conquer together by helping to Save America!

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am personally passionate about a number of public policies including but not limited the following:

1. Healthcare
2. Education Policy
3. Economic Policy
4. Social Policy
5. Policy
6. Criminal Justice Policy

7. Foreign Policy

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

• Wayne County Republican Committee

• 12th Congressional District (R)
• Afro American Leadership Group
• Michigan Leadership Group
• Auto Workers for Trump

• U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan

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2025

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2024

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am Articia Bomer, a life long resident of Wayne County. I am a mother of 10 biological children. I was raised in Wayne County, educated in Wayne County, worked in the UAW for over 15 years in Wayne County, bought my first car in Wayne County, been homeless in Wayne County, been overworked and underpaid in Wayne County, went to religious institutions in Wayne County, shop for groceries in Wayne County. Now, I am running for Sheriff in Wayne County.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I will uphold the Constitution in Wayne County. Any laws that are within the pages of the constitution, will be guarded and protected. No illegal mandate, gun ban, shutdowns by any local, state or federal laws will be enforced or followed. Anyone who attempts to break the laws attached to our constitutional rights, will come with consequences punishable by up to but not limited to jail time and or penalties or both. The people’s rights will be safeguarded against any attempt to infringe upon their rights and freedoms.
I will bring peace to Wayne County by creating a deterrence of criminal activity. I will be a champion for the people and their 2A rights. Statistics show that “guns” prevent an estimated 2.5 million crimes a year. Fact, property crime rates dropped, (especially burglaries). Every year, 400,000 life-threatening violent crimes are prevented using firearms. In a survey, 60% of convicted felons admitted that they avoided committing crimes when they thought the victim might be armed. Some felons even have reported that they avoided entering homes because they feared of being shot. I will not allow legal licensable people to be bombarded with “red flag” gun laws. Guns do not load or shoot by themselves. We will seek to find wreck-less “people”.
I will protect your property, my property, our property by any means necessary. This includes the property of “life” of law abiding citizens and inmates who are housed in the Wayne County Jails. Life is property. I will protect life at all cost. Our underaged children are our properties. I will protect juveniles from being harmed, adult inmates from being harmed and all of my Sheriff deputies protected at all cost. Our minds are our individual properties. I will bring protection and a peace of mind to all who reside, work, play, rest in Wayne County.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Community Corrections. It takes a whole village to raise children, it takes an entire community to keep them out of trouble. I plan on bringing a new system of social services that will bring about financial stability, mental health healing that will ultimately boost morale. Working with all local, state and government agencies to get on one accord with a universal plan to help correct the communities before they become infected within.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to Jesus Christ, a man who I was raised to keep first in my life. I follow his examples of passion for life, forgiveness and love. I want to bring peace and happiness to all.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Black America Report Curriculum (Aa guide to contracts, grants, loans and political empowerment)

Written by Ramon Jackson from The City of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan

The Author’s quote: “You don’t have to be into politics, politics are into you”

https://www.amazon.com/BLACK-AMERICA-REPORT-CURRICULUM-Empowerment/dp/B0C2S855V6

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Communication skills. You must know how to articulate, relate, and convey the community’s concerns in a timely manner. You must have understanding and patience to deal effectively with the issues as they relate to each individual situation. You must maintain a safe and peaceful environment while operating the county as well as maintaining the county.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I possess good morals and ethics. I love being the peacemaker and the person who meditates a difficult task into a more easier and flexible way of life.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Maintenance and Operations You must maintain a safe and peaceful county while operating the county in a manner that pleases the people who live in it.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to leave behind my spirit of peace and tranquility and the fact that I was the right choice for the role.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

When America elected the first Black President. I was 36 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job, was working at McDonald’s. I worked 1 year while still attending high school.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Holy Bible….. it gives me basic knowledge and understanding about what is expected of me in my journey through life.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

If I was a fictional character, I would choose to be “Elsa” from the movie “Frozen”. I would use my freezing abilities to put a freeze on future fraud in our elections. I would also freeze out crime.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

We Will Survive by Articia Bomer (self)

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Trying to convince myself that I should have been involved in this process years ago.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Q: Why did the political fish swim backwards?

A: The fish swim backwards to avoid a good de “bait”

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

“If you don’t have financial literacy, you have no business at all”. The government sends each City, State, County funding annually to be allocated towards projects that help people to become financially successful, independent and productive. There is a need for more education as it relates to what our tax dollar can give us back in return through annual contracts, grants ad loans.

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2022

Articia Bomer did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2021

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Articia Bomer campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2026*	U.S. House Michigan District 13	Candidacy Declared general	$0	N/A**
2022	U.S. House Michigan District 13	Disqualified primary	$0	N/A**
2020	U.S. House Michigan District 13	Lost general	$0	N/A**
2018	Michigan House of Representatives District 10	Lost primary	$0	N/A**
Grand total			$0	N/A**
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
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 3, 2026
↑ Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announces re-election bid," February 4, 2017
↑ Detroit Free Press, "It's official: 8 Detroit mayoral candidates will be on primary ballot," May 11, 2017

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Michigan's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Gary Peters (D)

Elissa Slotkin (D)

Representatives

District 1

Jack Bergman (R)

District 2

John Moolenaar (R)

District 3

Hillary Scholten (D)

District 4

Bill Huizenga (R)

District 5

Tim Walberg (R)

District 6

Debbie Dingell (D)

District 7

Tom Barrett (R)

District 8

Kristen Rivet (D)

District 9

Lisa McClain (R)

District 10

John James (R)

District 11

Haley Stevens (D)

District 12

Rashida Tlaib (D)

District 13

Shri Thanedar (D)

Democratic Party (8)

Republican Party (7)

[bio-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 3, 2026

[2] Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announces re-election bid," February 4, 2017

[3] Detroit Free Press, "It's official: 8 Detroit mayoral candidates will be on primary ballot," May 11, 2017

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