Debbie Dingell

Democrat Representative of Michigan's 6th district

Representative
Michigan, district 12
January 6, 2015 - January 3, 2017
Representative
Michigan, district 12
January 3, 2017 - January 3, 2019
Representative
Michigan, district 12
January 3, 2019 - January 3, 2021
Representative
Michigan, district 12
January 3, 2021 - January 3, 2023
Representative
Michigan, district 6
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

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November 23, 1953 (71 years old)

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Has been a U.S. representative since 2015, initially for Michigan’s 12th congressional district, and since 2023 for the 6th district.
Widow of John Dingell, who was the longest-serving member of Congress in U.S. history.
Worked as a consultant to the American Automobile Policy Council and was a superdelegate for the 2012 Democratic National Convention.
Involved in several organizations, including founding and chairing the National Women’s Health Resource Center and the Children’s Inn at the NIH.
Served as president of the General Motors Foundation and executive director of Global Community Relations and Government Relations at GM.
Changed political affiliation from Republican to Democrat after marrying John Dingell in 1981.
Played a significant role in Democratic campaigns in Michigan, including Al Gore’s in 2000 and John Kerry’s in 2004.
Elected to Wayne State University’s board of governors in 2006.
Advocated for moving up Michigan’s presidential primary in 2008 to increase political influence.
Decided against running for the U.S. Senate in 2015, paving the way for Gary Peters.
Became the first non-widowed woman in Congress to succeed her husband.
Introduced legislation to give the Consumer Product Safety Commission the authority to recall defective firearms.
Voted against a resolution opposing efforts to boycott Israel in 2019.
Introduced the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act of 2021, which passed the House.
Voted in favor of directing President Joe Biden to remove U.S. troops from Syria within 180 days in 2023.
Responded to personal attacks from President Donald Trump with a call for civility.
Holds committee assignments on the Energy and Commerce Committee and the Natural Resources Committee.
Member of several caucuses, including the Congressional Progressive Caucus and the Problem Solvers Caucus.
Supported Israel following the 2023 Hamas attack and voted in line with President Joe Biden’s position 100% of the time in the 117th Congress.
Holds a BS and MS from Georgetown University.