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Byron Nolen

Byron Nolen

Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Michigan

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Live Odds — MI-12 Democratic nominee?

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0%chance to win

$26.5KAUG 5, 2026

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current roleMayor

PartyDemocratic

GenderMale

LocationMichigan

BackgroundAttorney

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EducationB.A., University of Michigan (1991)

Notable personal detailsByron H. Nolen is an attorney and the mayor of Inkster, Michigan. He has served as Inkster’s mayor (including a 2015–2019 term and returning to office with a November 7, 2023 election win) and has also worked in private legal practice. In 2026, he filed with the FEC as a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Michigan’s 12th Congressional District.

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Latest News

AINews Summary
Last updatedAug 5, 2026

Byron Nolen was one of the candidates in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 12th Congressional District. The race was called for Rashida Tlaib, who led Nolen and Shanelle Jackson when it was reported. Nolen did not advance to the November general election.

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Articles
MLM Live Michigan 1 month ago

Rashida Tlaib wins Democratic primary in Michigan’s 12th Congressional District

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Campaign Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026

Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.

Total raisedCash on hand
$111.8K
$83.9K
$55.9K
$28.0K
$0

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$111.8K
$0.00
$111.8K
$5.9K

Source: FEC

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