Former prosecutor Christina Hines launches congressional race in MI-10
Christina Hines, a former special victims prosecutor, announced on Monday that she would seek the Democratic nomination in Michigan's 10th Congressional District.
'Macomb County is my home, and as a working mom of three young children, I know how hard it is to get by in this economy, and how important it is that we protect our families now and in the future,' Hines said in a statement announcing her candidacy.
'Whether it's combatting high costs at the grocery store, protecting kids from the recklessness of big tech and social media companies, or standing strong against cuts to critical programs such as Social Security and Medicare by MAGA extremists, I will fight to make our community better and safer. I refuse to stand idly by while billionaires like Elon Musk call the shots and leave working families like ours in the lurch,' Hines said.
Currently held by U.S. Rep. John James (R-Shelby Twp.), the 10th Congressional District is made up of the southern part of Macomb County along with parts of Oakland County, including Rochester Hills. The nonpartisan Cook Political Report rates the district as leaning Republican.
A graduate of the University of Michigan and Wayne State Law School, Hines ran for Macomb County Prosecutor in 2024 against sitting prosecutor Peter Lucido, with Lucido receiving 57% of the vote while Hines held 43%. Prior to that, she served as an assistant prosecuting attorney in Wayne County before heading up the Special Victims Unit in Washtenaw County.
With James announcing his candidacy for governor on Monday, the seat is open for what could be a competitive race. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee listed Michigan's 10th Congressional as one of its target districts for 2026.
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