Yousef Rabhi
Yousef Rabhi (Democratic Party) was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 53. He assumed office on January 1, 2017. He left office on January 1, 2023.
Rabhi (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 53. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Rabhi was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Rabhi was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Appropriations |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Yousef Rabhi was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2020
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 53
Incumbent Yousef Rabhi defeated Jean Holland in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 53 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Yousef Rabhi (D) | 86.9 | 42,524 | |
| Jean Holland (R) | 13.1 | 6,436 | ||
| Total votes: 48,960 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 53
Incumbent Yousef Rabhi defeated Samuel Larson in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 53 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Yousef Rabhi | 91.2 | 21,137 | |
| Samuel Larson | 8.8 | 2,051 | ||
| Total votes: 23,188 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 53
Jean Holland advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 53 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jean Holland | 100.0 | 1,015 | |
| Total votes: 1,015 | ||||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
- LEAP Forward[1]
2018
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 53
Incumbent Yousef Rabhi defeated Jean Holland in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 53 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Yousef Rabhi (D) | 86.9 | 33,701 | |
| Jean Holland (R) | 13.1 | 5,095 | ||
| Total votes: 38,796 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 53
Incumbent Yousef Rabhi advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 53 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Yousef Rabhi | 100.0 | 18,584 | |
| Total votes: 18,584 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 53
Jean Holland advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 53 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jean Holland | 100.0 | 1,227 | |
| Total votes: 1,227 | ||||
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2016
Elections for the Michigan House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was April 19, 2016. Incumbent Jeff Irwin (D) did not seek re-election because of term-limits.
Yousef Rabhi defeated Samuel Bissell and Joseph Stevens in the Michigan House of Representatives District 53 general election.[2]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 53 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Yousef Rabhi |
80.40% | 35,502 | |
| Republican | Samuel Bissell | 16.25% | 7,176 | |
| Green | Joseph Stevens | 3.34% | 1,476 | |
| Total Votes | 44,154 | |||
| Source: Michigan Secretary of State | ||||
Yousef Rabhi defeated Steven Kwasny in the Michigan House of Representatives District 53 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 53 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Yousef Rabhi |
85.52% | 7,237 | |
| Democratic | Steven Kwasny | 14.48% | 1,225 | |
| Total Votes | 8,462 | |||
Samuel Bissell ran unopposed in the Michigan House of Representatives District 53 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 53 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Samuel Bissell (unopposed) | |
Campaign themes
2020
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2016
Rabhi's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[5]
Environment
- Excerpt: "Maintaining our natural areas and urban green-space is essential for productive, healthy lives in all areas of our state. Additionally, we have a responsibility to combat Climate Change by making sure that the energy we consume is renewable and carbon-neutral, leaving this world in better shape for those who come after us."
Economy
- Excerpt: "Collective bargaining rights and workplace democracy are crucial components of ensuring that economic growth and opportunity are shared by everyone. I believe that by encouraging and sustaining a diverse economy that values its workforce, we can be resilient in the face of economic hardship while strengthening the tax base that funds state services."
Equity
- Excerpt: "We are stronger as a community when we recognize that each person’s multiple identities are a source of beauty and strength, and not something that should be a basis for discrimination. Michiganders deserve to be treated fairly by the government, the law, and our neighbors no matter who we are or who we love."
Education
- Excerpt: "As the State Representative for the 53rd District, I will work to maintain the quality public education that the Ann Arbor area has been proud of for decades. That means fighting for proper funding not just for STEM education, but also for social studies and the arts to provide students with a well-rounded education."
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2016
For 2016, Rabhi's endorsements included the following:[6]
- State Senator Rebekah Warren
- State Senator David Knezek
- State Representative Jeff Irwin
- State Representative Adam Zemke
- State Representative David Rutledge
- State Representative Jeremy Moss
- State Representative Stephanie Chang
- State Representative Robert Wittenberg
- State Representative Kristy Pagan
- Former State Senator Alma Wheeler Smith
- Former State Representative Rashida Tlaib
- Ann Arbor Board of Realtors
- IBEW Local 252
- LaunchProgress
- Michigan AFL-CIO
- Michigan Association of Police Organizations
- Michigan League of Conservation Voters
- Michigan Nurses Association
- Michigan Sierra Club
- Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan
- Washtenaw County Skilled Building Trades Council
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2024
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In 2024, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 10 to December 23.
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2023
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In 2023, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 11 to November 14.
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2022
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In 2022, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 12 to December 28.
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2021
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In 2021, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 13 to December 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 8 to December 31.
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2019
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In 2019, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 9 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 10 through December 31.
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2017
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In 2017, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 11 through December 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 13 through December 31.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ LEAP Forward, "6. ENDORSEMENTS," accessed June 30, 2020
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 official general election results," accessed May 2, 2017
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Candidate Listing," accessed April 22, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Election Results," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Yousef Rabhi, "Issues," accessed June 24, 2016
- ↑ Yousef Rabhi, "Endorsements," accessed June 24, 2016
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| Preceded by - |
Michigan House of Representatives District 53 2017-2023 |
Succeeded by Brenda Carter (D) |
