Joe HarrisJoe Harris

Born and raised in Battle Creek, MI, Diop Harris grew up in a family with just $30 of spare money and a TV perched on a milk crate—yet he was shaped by community resilience and Midwestern grit. A lifelong member of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi tribe, Diop has built a career in service—from leading youth grantmaking, organizing on Capitol Hill, to fighting for fair immigration reform, rural broadband, and constituent access to government.

He’s now running to return public service to public office—to bring real solutions to Southwest Michigan. Diop stands for:

• Reinforcing good governance: A Congressperson who listens, responds, and believes public office is a job to serve—not a platform for special interests.

• Facing the climate crisis: Backing bold, community-driven strategies that preserve Michigan’s environment and create clean-energy jobs.

• Supporting education & veterans: Securing resources for schools, combating MAGA-driven curriculum cuts, and ensuring veterans receive comprehensive care and post-service opportunities.

Diop’s campaign is powered by real people, not corporations or consultants. As an Oath of Office endorsed candidate, he’s publicly pledged to uphold the Politician’s Creed—transparency, integrity, and constituent-first leadership. Southwest Michigan deserves a fighter who’s from here, of here—and running to serve us.