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Detroit — not to mention the Pointes and some Downriver and western Wayne County communities — are electing a new member of Congress this year. And he or she has a very real chance to help define Michigan’s largest city on the national political stage. As to who it will be? Your guess is as good as...

Michael Griffie, a 38-year-old attorney who has racked up some influential endorsements, is the latest Democrat to join the congressional race in Michigan’s 13th District. In a recently released video, Griffie cast himself as an outsider who will build coalitions and stand up for everyday workers. “This is a campaign for people who have their feet...

I’ve been following Michael Griffie’s career for years, starting when he was organizing and running successful charter schools in Detroit and Hamtramck a decade ago. In Griffie, 38, I saw a young, bright and impactful future leader for Detroit, should he ever decide to make the jump into politics.

Teach For America Detroit’s new Senior Managing Director of External Affairs, Michael Griffie, brings a wealth of experience across education, legal, and government affairs to this role. His experience also includes serving as a liaison to connect organizations to all levels of government. Prior to TFA Detroit, Griffie served as an attorney at Butzel Long...

Attorney and educator, Michael Griffie, recently released a video announcing his candidacy for U.S. Congress in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District. The video was released on Wednesday, January 19 on his campaign’s website and his social media channels. “District 13 is a special place to me. My Grandfather arrived here to Ecorse, Michigan in December of...