Raphiel King

Republican candidate for U.S. House in Michigan

Republican

Raphiel King

Republican candidate for U.S. House in Michigan

MI-13 Republican nominee?

$52.3K

AUG 5, 2026

Primary Election

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Live Odds — MI-13 Republican nominee?

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0%chance to win

$52.3K

AUG 5, 2026

Candidate Overview

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

Current roleCandidate

PartyRepublican

LocationMichigan

Notable personal detailsRaphiel King filed to run for the U.S. House in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. In May 2026, Wayne County election documents show his nominating petitions were found insufficient for ballot placement for the August 4, 2026 primary election, with staff noting concerns about petition validity and recommending referral for investigation. Additional personal background details (education, occupation, family) were not identified in the consulted sources.

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Latest News

AINews Summary

Last updatedSep 2, 2026

Raphiel King is in the news as a Michigan Democratic candidate tied to the recent primary wave that favored progressive candidates. The biggest recent development is that Donavan McKinney won the Democratic primary in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District, part of a broader set of Michigan primary results that boosted progressive contenders. More generally, coverage says progressive Democrats are softening their messaging and focusing more on affordability and economic issues ahead of the 2026 elections.

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