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MI-10 Democratic nominee?
$40.7K
AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer Mayor
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
GenderMale
LocationMichigan
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BackgroundAttorney
EducationUniversity of Michigan — BA (economics and political science)
Notable personal detailsTim Greimel is a Michigan politician and attorney who served as Mayor of Pontiac from January 2022 to January 2026. He previously served in the Michigan House of Representatives (District 29) from 2012 to 2019 and was House Minority Leader from 2013 to 2017. He attended the University of Michigan, earning a BA in economics and political science, an MPP, and a JD.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax relief for low- and middle-income families (including restoring/expanding the EITC) and opposes regressive sales-tax increases while calling for corporations to pay a fairer share of taxes. Advocates targeted tax changes and investments to benefit working families rather than broad cuts for corporations or the wealthy.
Healthcare
Supports Medicaid expansion and helped establish Michigan’s Healthy Michigan program to extend affordable coverage to hundreds of thousands of residents. Advocates preserving benefits and avoiding proposals that would reduce access or substantially lower coverage levels.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate vetoed a Pontiac City Council resolution that opposed federal deportations and wrote that it is inappropriate for a local government to obstruct or denounce enforcement of laws, signaling support for existing federal immigration enforcement while rejecting municipal obstruction. Campaign materials emphasize general priorities like economic and family issues but do not lay out a contrasting immigration-reform platform.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting and expanding women’s access to reproductive and women’s health care and opposes legislative measures that impose restrictive or intrusive abortion requirements. Has criticized Republican bills that would overregulate abortion care and has backed legislative proposals to improve access to women’s health services.
Climate & Energy
Supports federal and state actions to reduce emissions and increase renewable energy and energy efficiency; has publicly praised the Clean Power Plan and has a pro-environment voting record in state office. Emphasizes clean energy investment and policies that balance affordability and job creation while advancing emissions reductions.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports common-sense gun safety reforms and greater regulation of firearms while engaging in legislative discussion about workable firearm regulations for Michiganders. Criticizes the influence of the NRA on lawmakers and has called for substantive debate on firearm policy rather than theatrical measures that block regulation.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 18, 2026
Tim Greimel is in the news as a Democratic candidate in Michigan’s open 10th Congressional District, where the race is moving toward the Aug. 4 primary and Nov. 3 general election after John James chose to run for governor instead of seeking re-election. Recent coverage focuses on the competitive field and the issues shaping the campaign, including immigration, health care, and governing. Broader reporting on 2026 House races suggests Democrats are raising strong money in battleground districts, which adds to the significance of this race.
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Articles
MLM Live Michigan 19 days ago
Michigan’s U.S. District 10 candidates for the Aug. 4 primary
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DFDetroit Free Press9 days ago
A guide to the Michigan races on your primary ballot
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NNewsweek9 days ago
Map Shows Where Democrats Massively Outraising Republican Incumbents
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REReading Eagle1 month ago
New York sweep by Israel critics shines light on issue for Democrats
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Polls
MI-10 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
MI-10 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Tim Greimel for MI-10 Democratic nominee?
Washington Association of University Women
Advocacy group
The Washington Association of University Women endorsed Tim Greimel for Congress.
Michigan Bangladeshi-American Democratic Caucus
Advocacy group
The Michigan Bangladeshi-American Democratic Caucus endorsed Tim Greimel.
Communications Workers of America District 4
Public endorsement
Communications Workers of America District 4 endorsed Tim Greimel for Congress.
Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus
Advocacy group
The Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus endorsed Tim Greimel for Congress.
Michigan Laborers' District Council LIUNA! Michigan
Public endorsement
Michigan Laborers' District Council LIUNA! Michigan endorsed Tim Greimel for Congress.
Robert Mijac
Public figure
Sterling Heights City Councilman Robert Mijac endorsed Tim Greimel.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.2M
$922.1K
$614.7K
$307.4K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.2M
$505.2K
$724.2K
$40.2K
Source: FEC