Michigan's 13th Congressional District election, 2026 (August 4 Republican primary)

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Michigan's 13th Congressional District
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Filing deadline: April 21, 2026
Primary: August 4, 2026
General: November 3, 2026
How to vote
Poll times:

7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Voting in Michigan

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Cook Political Report: Solid Democratic
DDHQ and The Hill: Pending
Inside Elections: Solid Democratic
Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Democratic
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A Republican Party primary takes place on August 4, 2026, in Michigan's 13th Congressional District to determine which Republican candidate will run in the district's general election on November 3, 2026.

Candidate filing deadline Primary election General election
April 21, 2026
August 4, 2026
November 3, 2026



A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. Michigan utilizes an open primary system, in which registered voters do not have to be members of a party to vote in that party's primary. All candidates appear on the same ballot and a voter may only vote for candidates of one party at any primary.[1][2]

For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article.

This page focuses on Michigan's 13th Congressional District Republican primary. For more in-depth information on the district's Democratic primary and the general election, see the following pages:

Candidates and election results

Note: The following list includes official candidates only. Ballotpedia defines official candidates as people who:

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Republican primary

Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 13

Articia Bomer (R) and Andrew Lorenz (R) are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 13 on August 4, 2026.

Candidate
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Articia Bomer  Candidate Connection
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Andrew Lorenz  Candidate Connection

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Candidate profiles

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Articia Bomer

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Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Submitted Biography:  "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."

Key Messages

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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!

Andrew Lorenz

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Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Submitted Biography:  "Andrew Lorenz is a Marine Corps veteran, father of two, and lifelong Michigander running for Congress in Michigan’s 13th District. Born in Detroit and shaped by three overseas deployments, Andrew brings a steady, disciplined, and straightforward approach to public service. His time in the Marines instilled accountability, teamwork, and the belief that leaders serve the people, not themselves. After completing his service, Andrew returned home to raise his daughters and stay grounded in the community he came from. He volunteers with youth sports, supports local families, and works directly with parents, teachers, and coaches to help kids succeed. His experiences as a single father, veteran, and working-class Michigander give him a deep respect for responsibility, family, and the importance of showing up when it matters. Andrew’s campaign is focused on restoring integrity, accountability, and common-sense leadership. He believes public service should be rooted in honesty, humility, and real conversations—not hostility, division, or online theatrics. His priorities include strengthening communities, improving mental health access, addressing the opioid crisis that has affected his own family, supporting safer neighborhoods, and ensuring that everyday residents—not extremes—shape the future of the district. Andrew leads with the same principles he lived by in the Marines: be honest, work hard, and never forget the people who rely on you."

Key Messages

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Andrew Lorenz is running because he believes public service should serve the people, not personal ambition. After watching career politicians lose touch with the communities they represent, he made a commitment to run only to serve, not to build a political ladder. Andrew lives in a regular neighborhood, raises his family here, and understands the highs, lows, and struggles that everyday people face. His experiences—both difficult and rewarding—keep him grounded and connected to the realities of the communities he comes from.

Andrew Lorenz believes leadership should come from lived experience, not political games. He approaches every issue with common sense and a commitment to the people in his community, not to the demands of any party. Andrew understands how disconnected Washington can become, especially when political standoffs — like the recent government shutdown — create chaos that everyday families end up paying for. He is focused on practical solutions, steady judgment, and representing people through real-world understanding, not partisan agendas.

Andrew Lorenz is committed to highlighting the true character of Detroit and the Downriver communities. These neighborhoods are often reduced to stereotypes, but anyone who lives here knows they are full of culture, hard work, resilience, and beauty. Andrew believes it’s time to reshape the narrative and show the rest of the country the pride, diversity, and strength that define this area. He wants the community to be seen for what it truly is — not blight, but home, filled with people who care deeply about their families, their future, and each other.

Voting information

See also: Voting in Michigan

Election information in Michigan: Aug. 4, 2026, election.

What is the voter registration deadline?

  • In-person: Aug. 4, 2026
  • By mail: Postmarked by July 20, 2026
  • Online: July 20, 2026

Is absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

N/A

What is the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

  • In-person: Aug. 3, 2026
  • By mail: Received by July 31, 2026
  • Online: July 31, 2026

What is the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

  • In-person: Aug. 11, 2026
  • By mail: Received by Aug. 11, 2026

Is early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What are the early voting start and end dates?

July 25, 2026 to Aug. 2, 2026

Are all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, is a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When are polls open on Election Day?

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (ET/CT)

Campaign finance

Name Party Receipts* Disbursements** Cash on hand Date
Articia Bomer Republican Party $0 $0 $0 Data not available***
Andrew Lorenz Republican Party $0 $0 $0 Data not available***

Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee."
** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.
*** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

District analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.

  • District map - A map of the district in place for the election.
  • Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2026 U.S. House elections in the state.
  • Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
  • State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.


Below is the district map in place for this election. Click the map below to enlarge it.

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See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2026
Information about competitiveness will be added here as it becomes available.

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2026 elections, based on results from the 2024 and 2020 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district is D+22. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 22 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Michigan's 13th the 43rd most Democratic district nationally.[3]

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2024 presidential election was in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by The Downballot.

2024 presidential results in Michigan's 13th Congressional District
Kamala Harris Democratic PartyDonald Trump Republican Party
69.0%28.0%

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in Michigan, 2024

Michigan presidential election results (1900-2024)

  • 13 Democratic wins
  • 18 Republican wins
  • 1 other win
Year 1900 1904 1908 1912 1916 1920 1924 1928 1932 1936 1940 1944 1948 1952 1956 1960 1964 1968 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024
Winning Party R R R P[4] R R R R D D R D R R R D D D R R R R R D D D D D D R D R
See also: Party control of Michigan state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Michigan's congressional delegation as of October 2025.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Michigan
Party U.S. Senate U.S. House Total
Democratic 2 6 8
Republican 0 7 7
Independent 0 0 0
Vacancies 0 0 0
Total 2 13 15

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Michigan's top four state executive offices as of October 2025.

State executive officials in Michigan, October 2025
OfficeOfficeholder
GovernorDemocratic Party Gretchen Whitmer
Lieutenant GovernorDemocratic Party Garlin Gilchrist II
Secretary of StateDemocratic Party Jocelyn Benson
Attorney GeneralDemocratic Party Dana Nessel

State legislature

Michigan State Senate

Party As of October 2025
     Democratic Party 19
     Republican Party 18
     Other 0
     Vacancies 1
Total 38

Michigan House of Representatives

Party As of October 2025
     Democratic Party 52
     Republican Party 58
     Other 0
     Vacancies 0
Total 110

Trifecta control

Michigan Party Control: 1992-2025
Two years of Democratic trifectas  •  Fourteen years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Governor R R R R R R R R R R R D D D D D D D D R R R R R R R R D D D D D D D
Senate R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R D D D
House D S S R R D D R R R R R R R R D D D D R R R R R R R R R R R R D D R

Ballot access

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Michigan in the 2026 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Michigan, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2026
State Office Party Signatures required Filing fee Filing deadline Source
Michigan U.S. House Democratic or Republican 1,000-2,000 N/A 4/21/2026 Source
Michigan U.S. House Unaffiliated 3,000-6,000 N/A 7/16/2026 Source

See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Michigan Legislature, "MCL - Section 168.531," accessed December 9, 2025
  2. ↑ Michigan Legislature, "MCL - Section 168.576," accessed December 9, 2025
  3. ↑ Cook Political Report, "2025 Cook PVI℠: District Map and List (119th Congress)," accessed July 1, 2025
  4. ↑ Progressive Party


Michigan's current delegation to the United States Congress
Senators
Gary Peters (D)
Elissa Slotkin (D)
Representatives
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
District 6
District 7
District 8
District 9
District 10
District 11
District 12
District 13
Democratic Party (8)
Republican Party (7)


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