Shri Thanedar

U.S. Representative, Michigan 13th District

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Shri Thanedar has represented Michigan's 13th District (Detroit and Downriver Wayne County) since 2023. Born into poverty in southern India and trained as a chemist, he built and sold a chemical-analysis company, ran unsuccessfully for governor, and self-funded his way to Congress as a progressive focused on poverty and criminal-justice issues.

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Last reviewed: Sep 14, 2026

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India-born entrepreneur and chemist representing Detroit since 2023

Thanedar, born into a large family in southern India and a former researcher who built successful companies, won the August 2022 Democratic primary for Michigan's 13th District and now represents Detroit, Grosse Pointe, and Downriver communities.

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T1About — U.S. Congressman Shri Thanedar· Government document· ✓ Editorial Review Sep 14, 2026

T2Ballotpedia — Shri Thanedar· News article· ✓ Editorial Review Sep 14, 2026

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Event: Jan 3, 2023· Published: Sep 14, 2026

Published· Reviewed by Editorial Review· Sep 14, 2026

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