Michigan
Running for: 13th House District Representative
Mai Xiong’s journey from a refugee camp in Thailand to become the first Asian-American and former refugee elected to the Macomb County Board of Commissioners is a testament to resilience and service. Born to parents who fled Laos after the Vietnam War, Mai’s family arrived in the U.S. seeking freedom and opportunity. She became the first in her family to complete a full public school education and later graduate from the College for Creative Studies. In , Mai was elected by the residents of Warren to serve as the first Asian-American and former refugee on the Macomb County Board of Commissioners.
As State Representative, Mai has introduced bi-partisan legislation to improve health care and help families get ahead, voted to ensure that public school students continue to receive free breakfast and lunch, and gone after big-box retailers to pay their fair share of property taxes. Mai knows firsthand how hard it is to stretch every dollar, and she’s going to continue to fight for the people in her community.
Mai is running for re-election in Michigan’s 13th House District to continue advocating for all residents. Her priorities include respecting and supporting senior citizens, championing workers' rights, investing in infrastructure, and protecting our lakes and natural resources. Mai is also committed to funding public safety, and fire services, and ensuring our teachers and classrooms get the support they need.