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Andy Levin (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Michigan's 9th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2019. His current term ends on January 3, 2023.
Levin (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 9th Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Levin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Levin succeeded his father, Sandy Levin (D), who held the seat from 1983 to 2019.
Levin is a former Michigan director of labor and economic growth. Levin served in this position from 2010 to 2011. In 2011, the name of the position was changed to Michigan director of licensing and regulatory affairs.
Biography
Levin attended public schools in Berkley, Michigan, and received a bachelor's degree from Williams College, an M.P.A. from the University of Michigan, and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. His professional experience includes starting Lean & Green Michigan in 2011, serving as deputy director and acting director of the Michigan Department of Energy Labor and Economic Growth, serving as the chief workforce officer for Michigan, acting as a staff attorney for the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, and creating the job retraining program No Worker Left Behind.[1]
Levin also worked as a staff attorney to President Clinton’s Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, as an organizer for SEIU, and as the assistant director of organizing for the national AFL-CIO. He also worked as a principal investigator and writer for Human Rights Watch. He received the Leader of the Year Award from the Michigan Energy Efficiency Contractors Association in 2018. Levin and his wife, Mary Freeman, have four children: Koby, Saul, Ben, and Molly.[2]
Committee assignments
U.S. House
2021-2022
Levin was assigned to the following committees:[Source]
- Committee on Foreign Affairs
- Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia, and Nonproliferation
- Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy
- Committee on Education and the Workforce
- Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee
- Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee
2019-2020
Levin was assigned to the following committees:[Source]
Elections
2020
See also: Michigan's 9th Congressional District election, 2020
Michigan's 9th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 4 Democratic primary)
Michigan's 9th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 4 Republican primary)
General election for U.S. House Michigan District 9
Incumbent Andy Levin defeated Charles Langworthy, Andrea Kirby, Mike Saliba, and Douglas Troszak in the general election for U.S. House Michigan District 9 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Andy Levin (D) 
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57.7
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230,318 |
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Charles Langworthy (R)
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38.4
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153,296 | |
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Andrea Kirby (Working Class Party) |
2.2
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8,970 | |
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Mike Saliba (L) |
1.6
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6,532 | |
|
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Douglas Troszak (Independent) (Write-in) |
0.0
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1 | |
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Total votes: 399,117 | |||
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Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 9
Incumbent Andy Levin advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 9 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Andy Levin
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100.0
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103,202 |
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Total votes: 103,202 | |||
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Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 9
Charles Langworthy defeated Gabi Grossbard in the Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 9 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Charles Langworthy
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57.4
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32,084 |
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Gabi Grossbard
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42.6
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23,846 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.0
|
1 | ||
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Total votes: 55,931 | |||
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Libertarian convention for U.S. House Michigan District 9
Mike Saliba advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Michigan District 9 on July 18, 2020.
Candidate |
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Mike Saliba (L) |
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Working Class Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 9
Andrea Kirby advanced from the Working Class Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 9 on July 26, 2020.
Candidate |
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Andrea Kirby (Working Class Party) |
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Endorsements
- LEAP Forward[3]
2018
General election
Andy Levin defeated Candius Stearns, Andrea Kirby, and John McDermott in the general election for U.S. House Michigan District 9 on November 6, 2018.
General election for U.S. House Michigan District 9
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Andy Levin (D)
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59.7
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181,734 |
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Candius Stearns (R)
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36.8
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112,123 | |
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Andrea Kirby (Working Class Party) |
2.2
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6,797 | |
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John McDermott (G)
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1.3
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3,909 | |
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Total votes: 304,563 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Andy Levin defeated Ellen Lipton and Martin Brook in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 9 on August 7, 2018.
Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 9
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Andy Levin
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52.4
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49,612 |
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Ellen Lipton |
42.4
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40,174 | |
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Martin Brook |
5.1
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4,865 | |
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Total votes: 94,651 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Steven Bieda (D)
Republican primary election
Candius Stearns advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 9 on August 7, 2018.
Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 9
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Candius Stearns
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100.0
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47,410 |
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Total votes: 47,410 | |||
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Endorsements
Levin received the following endorsements:
- Former Governor Jennifer Granholm (D)[4]
- Michigan AFL-CIO.[5]
- Progressive Change Campaign Committee[6]
- Teamsters[7]
- United Auto Workers[8]
- American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)[9]
- former Congressman David Bonior
- Service Employees International Union (SEIU)[10]
- Detroit Free Press[11]
Key votes
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Key votes: 116th Congress, 2019-2020
Appointments
2010
Levin was appointed as Michigan director of labor and economic growth by Gov. Jennifer Granholm (D) on July 29, 2010, to replace Stanley "Skip" Pruss.[12]
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Andy Levin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Levin's responses.
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I was born and raised in Berkley. I married my high school sweetheart, Mary Freeman, and our four kids are fifth-generation Oakland County residents dating back to the 1890s. For over 30 years I advocated for workers' rights as a union organizer, the staff attorney for President Clinton's labor law reform commission, and Michigan's workforce system as the Chief Workforce Officer. Before I came to Congress, I created and ran my own start-up business as a clean energy entrepreneur. I have studied foreign languages and worked for human rights in places like India, Tibet, China and Haiti. These experiences have prepared me to serve as a U.S. Representative at a time of deep political division and crisis. People are looking for leaders they can trust to fight for them. I have been a strong, consistent voice for restoring the dignity and value of work and speak out every chance I get to defend the rights of all. And there's so much to do. I've been working to build bridges wherever I am. Whether it's bringing together labor and environmental groups to speed up electric vehicle adoption to create good jobs in Michigan and tackle climate change or bringing together Christian, Jewish and Muslim members of Congress to foster greater understanding and instill trust and cooperation, my instinct has always been to forge stronger ties between communities so that we can all stand united in the pursuit of a more perfect union.
- I am leading the fight to create an economy that truly works for all, not just those at the very top.
- I am a lifelong environmentalist working hard for clean water and clean air and against climate.
- I believe everyone deserves access to high quality, affordable health care as a basic human right.
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In the midst of the worst global pandemic, I am singularly committed to ensuring that the sick get treated quickly, our brave frontline health and public safety workers stay safe, and the coronavirus epidemic ends quickly. In addition, I want to be certain that the economic recovery that will emerge once this crisis is behind us will be inclusive and set the stage for restoring meaningful work for all Americans.
Ensuring the value and dignity of work has been an enduring theme in all my efforts. This means making sure that Michiganders have affordable health care, access to quality educational and training opportunities, making certain that after a lifetime of hard work Michiganders can count on Medicare, Social Security, and a meaningful pension in their retirement years. I am also focused on fighting against climate change, protecting our environment, and defending the human rights of all. At the same time, I'm working hard to drive federal investment in our infrastructure like roads, bridges, locks and mass transit that will benefit Michigan's 9th Congressional District. I'm also committed to stemming the gun violence epidemic. We need universal background checks, gun violence restraining orders, and robust enforcement of the bump stock ban. I have been seeking every opportunity to block the President's retrograde view on women's health and reproductive rights. I continue to fight for the rights of women to make their own choices concerning their bodies.
I look up to my dad. He's always been a role model for me. Especially in terms of integrity, his curiosity, and desire always to learn more. In another way I look up to those outside of politics who have changed the world by helping people organize to gain more power and transform society -- people like Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Caesar Chavez.
The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck.
I remember John F. Kennedy's assassination. I remember John John being on television, all dressed up. He was my age. My parents were crying and we watched JFK's funeral on television. I was three years old.
It depends on what you call my first job, because I have worked since I was very young. I created A&B Lawn Service with my friend Brian and delivered the Daily Tribune on three streets in my hometown of Berkley, MI before I was a teenager. I believe I collected 75 cents a week for the newspaper, almost always in coins, no dollar bills. You had to have a huge bowl to hold all your change and then you would go the bank every once in a while. My first job in terms of a workplace where I received an actual paycheck was as a busboy at Java Junction, a diner on Woodward in Royal Oak. It's long been different restaurant, but it's still there.
I've been moved by the example of a courageous Michigander, Aimee Stephens. She told her employer that she is transgender and would be transitioning from male to female. Her employer reacted by firing her. Aimee fought back against that injustice all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. She died in May, but soon thereafter in a blockbuster decision called Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, the high court surprised us all (because it's supposed to be so conservative) by declaring something we know should be true - that federal sex discrimination laws in fact do protect LGBTQ workers, too! While this is an historic victory for the LGBTQ movement it reminds us that we must keep fighting to overturn other forms of discrimination, and that we can win. It shows how people need to fight bravely for change even when the odds seem long. Aimee began her fight way before we knew Donald Trump might be president or Neil Gorsuch would be on the Court, and she died before we all found out the stunning news that this conservative justice would write such a decision. But she helped improve the lives of countless LGBTQ people who will come after her.
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2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Andy Levin participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on June 7, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Andy Levin's responses follow below.[13]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | Health care: Health care is a basic human right. Period. Having access to quality health care and affordable prescription drugs shouldn't be contingent upon your zip code. As the father of two sons who live with Crohn's disease, I understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll of chronic illness and why it is so important that we pass Medicare for All and address the astronomical costs of prescription drugs. If elected, I will not only fight any efforts to deprive Michigan families of medical care, I will work to ensure access to health care for every American. Education: We must stop short-changing our kids. Every child, regardless of their zip code, deserves a high-quality education that provides them with the resources, instruction and support necessary to help them reach their full potential. When I get to Congress, I will advocate for universal public education, starting with preschool and including excellent K-12 schools under local control with well-compensated and well-respected teachers. We must invest in our kids to build a strong future for Michigan. We also need adequate funding for students to attend college so they aren’t buried in debt when they graduate. And we need community colleges and apprenticeships offering training and retraining for middle skill jobs across many industries. We need to help our workers transition to the jobs of tomorrow, like we did when, as Michigan’s first Chief Workforce Officer, I created “No Worker Left Behind,” helping 162,000 Michiganders get training and over 120,000 get new jobs during the Great Recession. A university education is not, and should not be, the only path to a decent living. Jobs: The dignity and value of work has been attacked and undermined in every way in this country. Too many of our jobs have been offshored, contracted out, privatized and made part-time or temporary. Lower pay and fewer pensions and benefits mean many among us won’t be able to enjoy a solid middle-class life and retirement. The result? Unprecedented income inequality. It's time to put what’s good for the average hard working American at the center of every policy decision: taxation, education, regulation, economic development–you name it. It's time for a new movement to restore the middle class in this country.[14][15] |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | Medicare for All. As the father of two sons with Crohn's disease, I know the importance of having access to quality health care. Health care is a basic human right and we as a country must do what we can to make sure that every man, woman, and child has access to high-quality health care without the fear of going bankrupt.
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Notable endorsements
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| Endorsee | Party | Race | |
| Elizabeth Warren source | Democratic Party | President of the United States (2020) | |
See also
2020 Elections
External links
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Candidate U.S. House Michigan District 9 |
Officeholder U.S. House Michigan District 9 |
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia via email on April 28, 2018
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia via email on June 12, 2018
- ↑ LEAP Forward, "6. ENDORSEMENTS," accessed June 30, 2020
- ↑ Andy Levin for Congress, "Former Mich. Governor Jennifer Granholm Endorses Andy Levin For 9th Congressional Race," March 23, 2018
- ↑ Michigan AFL-CIO, "Michigan AFL-CIO Endorses Candidates for 2018 Election," accessed June 29, 2018
- ↑ Politico, "Kemp crushes Cagle in GA-GOV GOP runoff," July 25, 2018
- ↑ Andy Levin for Congress, "Teamsters Endorses Andy Levin for Congress," June 5, 2018
- ↑ Andy Levin for Congress, "UAW Stands in Solidarity with Andy Levin for Congress," May 11, 2018
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedendorsement - ↑ [https://www.andylevinforcongress.com/single-post/2018/04/10/The-Service-Employees-International-Union-Endorses-Andy-Levin-for-Congress Andy Levin for Congress, "Endorsement The Service Employees International Union Endorses Andy Levin for Congress," April 10, 2018]
- ↑ Detroit Free Press, "Endorsement: Levin the right choice for 9th District Democrats," July 26, 2018
- ↑ Ingham County Legal News, "Granholm designates Andrew S. Levin acting DELEG director," July 29, 2010
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Andy Levin's responses," June 7, 2018
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Sandy Levin |
U.S. House of Representatives - Michigan 2019-present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by Stanley "Skip" Pruss |
Michigan Director of Labor and Economic Growth 2010-2011 |
Succeeded by Steven Hilfinger |
