Former state Rep. Henry Yanez launches bid for Congress in 10th district
If the district withstands a legal challenge, the 10th district will encompass southern Macomb County and eastern Oakland County.
The field for the newly redrawn 10th Congressional District is growing.
Henry Yanez, a Sterling Heights council member and a former firefighter and paramedic, is seeking the Democratic nomination in the August primary. He served six years in the Michigan House until 2018 when he was term limited.
If the district withstands a legal challenge, the 10th district will encompass southern Macomb County and eastern Oakland County.
Yanez says this is another way to serve the public.
“I know that the people in this district really need good strong experienced representation, and ultimately I just felt like I was the person that could do that for my neighbors and for my fellow citizens,” Yanez says.
Yanez says he’s not too concerned about a lack of bipartisanship in Congress. He says his goal is to earn the trust of his constituents.
“I think it’s interesting that people’s opinion of Congress as a whole is very low, but they love their Congress person and you know that’s really what I’m striving for, I’m striving for being the representative that people know and can trust,” he says.
Palestinian-American activist Huwaida Arraf and Warren City Council Member Angela Rogensues are also seeking the Democratic nomination. John James and Tony Marcinkewciz are running in the Republican primary.
The 10th District is among four of Michigan’s 13 House seats that are considered competitive and not solidly Republican nor Democratic.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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