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TikTok Dancer Shelbie Campbell Challenges Wealthy Thanedar in Michigan

5/19/2026

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Shelbie Campbell uses TikTok dance videos and past mugshots to promote her campaign for Michigan’s 13th Congressional District.
She is a 32-year-old mother, law student at Detroit Mercy, line worker and third-generation United Auto Workers (UAW) member.
Campbell runs against incumbent Shri Thanedar.
She accuses him of being a millionaire who cannot relate to ordinary voters.
FOX 2 reported that Thanedar’s campaign did not respond to a request for comment.

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Story summary

Shelbie Campbell uses TikTok dance videos and past mugshots to promote her campaign for Michigan’s 13th Congressional District.
She is a 32-year-old mother, law student at Detroit Mercy, line worker and third-generation United Auto Workers (UAW) member.
Campbell runs against incumbent Shri Thanedar.
She accuses him of being a millionaire who cannot relate to ordinary voters.
FOX 2 reported that Thanedar’s campaign did not respond to a request for comment.