By BOB OLIVER Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — It turns out that area voters will not be casting their first ballot in 81 years without the name Dingell on it after all. Debbie Dingell, 60, wife of outgoing U.S. Rep. John Dingell (D-Dearborn), announced today she we be running for his 12th District House seat. She made the announcement at Panera Bread Restaurant, 22208 Michigan Ave. "Yes, I am a candidate," Dingell said. "That's the answer to the question I've been getting a lot over the last couple of days, and if … [Read more...] about Debbie Dingell running to succeed husband
Debbie Dingell
Debbie Dingell to announce candidacy for husband’s seat
DEARBORN — Debbie Dingell tomorrow plans to announce she will run for the 12th District congressional seat being vacated at the end of the year by her husband, U.S. Rep. John D. Dingell (D-Dearborn). Debbie Dingell, 60, will make her announcement at 9 a.m. at Panera Bread, 22208 Michigan Ave., which she has frequented several times a week for years for coffee and conversation. She then will meet with friends and offer remarks at Downtown Home and Garden in Ann Arbor, and Sidetrack Bar and Grill in Ypsilanti. Debbie Dingell serves on … [Read more...] about Debbie Dingell to announce candidacy for husband’s seat