This week, Adam Hollier, a former state lawmaker and the current head of Michigan's Department of Veterans Affairs, announced that he will be running against Representative Shri Thanedar in next year's democratic primaries for Michigan's 13th District. We spoke with both Hollier and Thanedar about this election and their respective work.

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Adam Hollier, former Michigan Senate member

Shri Thanedar, current representative of Michigan's 13th Congressional District

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