Shri Thanedar

Democrat Representative of Michigan's 13th district

Representative
Michigan, district 13
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

202-225-5802

@RepShriThanedar

thanedar.house.gov

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February 22, 1955 (69 years old)

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Indian-American businessman, author, and politician
Served as a U.S. representative since 2023
Previously served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2021 to 2023
Ran in the Democratic primary for governor of Michigan in 2018
Grew up in a lower-income family in India, supported his family from a young age
Earned a PhD from the University of Akron in 1982 and became a U.S. citizen in 1988
Successful entrepreneur, founded and sold several companies, including Chemir and Avomeen Analytical Services
Faced a lawsuit over fraudulent representations of his company's finances, which was dismissed in 2019
Political platform includes a $15 minimum wage, public education reform, infrastructure improvements, and increased government transparency
Contributed significantly to his own political campaigns, including $10.6 million for his gubernatorial campaign
His gubernatorial campaign was notable for gaining traction after a statewide Super Bowl ad
Faced controversies over past political donations and allegations related to his business practices
Elected to the U.S. House after winning the open primary and general election for Michigan's 13th congressional district in 2022
Co-sponsored a resolution to halt aid to Israel, later traveled to Israel and described the U.S.-Israel relationship as mutually beneficial
Voted in favor of removing U.S. troops from Syria within 180 days in 2023
Launched the Dharma Caucus in 2023, focusing on standing against religious discrimination and promoting inclusion
Married twice, with two sons from his first marriage
Authored two autobiographies detailing his life and career journey