Downriver Dem files complaint against primary opponent, a trans woman, over her name on the ballot

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: April 30, 2026

Words: 1,079

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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A Democrat running for Michigan’s 2nd House District in November has filed a campaign complaint against one of his primary opponents, a transgender woman, alleging that she violated state campaign law by not listing her deadname on her affidavit of identity submitted to run for office.

Frank Liberati, who represented Michigan’s 13th House District from 2015 to 2021, filed the complaint with the Wayne County Clerk’s office on Tuesday against Joanna Whaley, a clergy member …

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