About Anthony Carbonaro
A lifelong resident of Michigan's 13th District, Anthony brings heart, hustle, and real-world grit to fight for working families.
Anthony M. Carbonaro: A Fighter for Michigan's Working Families
Anthony M. Carbonaro is a lifelong resident of Michigan's 13th Congressional District, born in 1994 and raised in the resilient communities of Wayne County. From a young age, he dove headfirst into local politics as a dedicated volunteer, knocking on doors, organizing events, and lending his grit to countless campaigns. Over the years, Anthony has been a steadfast ally to Democratic leaders in Detroit and beyond, helping elect city council members, state representatives, and county officials by mobilizing voters and amplifying their messages of community strength and economic fairness. His behind-the-scenes work—coordinating grassroots efforts for progressive causes with a moderate's eye for practical wins—has made him a go-to organizer for politicians tackling everything from blight removal to job training programs.
Anthony's path wasn't a straight line; it's the kind of raw journey that forged his unshakeable commitment to everyday folks. After high school he received a congressional nomination to The United States Naval Academy from the late John Dingell but ended up facing tough battles-time in jail, a hard-fought recovery from alcohol through rehab and Alcoholics Anonymous, and the grind of piecing together a life amid heartbreak and setbacks. He stacked up college credits at the University of Michigan-Dearborn and Henry Ford College but chased real-world experience instead, hustling through jobs as a high-end waiter, delivery truck driver, construction worker, and eventually owner of a small marketing agency. These experiences didn't break him; they built him into a neighbor who gets it-the single parent scraping by, the retiree watching prices climb, the autoworker fighting for a fair shot.
Today, at 31, Anthony is a disaster recovery specialist transitioning into full time political work, channeling his empathy and hustle into helping communities heal. A self-described moderate Democrat, he's inspired by the New Democrat Coalition's innovative problem-solving and the Blue Dog Coalition's fiscal discipline, rejecting the extremes of both parties. In 2022, he ran a spirited Independent primary challenge in the 13th District, earning respect for his bold vision of "Detroit Strong, Always"-a platform prioritizing safer streets, better jobs, and stronger schools without the partisan theater. Now, gearing up for 2026, Anthony's launching a revolt against the progressive dogma that's sidelined working families, pushing a moderate agenda to slash costs, build homes, and secure futures. He's not chasing PAC money or party bosses; his loyalty's to the people, and he's ready to carve a path for Democrats to win big in 2028-backing visionaries like Bernie Sanders with the fiscal grit to take on the 1% the right way.
Anthony lives in Allen Park with his family, where he coaches youth sports and volunteers at local food banks. When he's not fighting for Michigan, you'll find him at a Lions game or tinkering with community apps like RevNet, his passion project for grassroots crowdfunding. Follow his journey on X (@AMCarbonaro) because Michigan's 13th deserves a leader with heart, hustle, and no quit.
Experience & Leadership
Political Advocate & Organizer
I've been a relentless fighter for working families, pouring sweat into Michigan's political trenches since 2020. I ran as an independent in the 13th District in 2022, pounding hundreds of doors and making thousands of calls to rally voters around real relief—jobs, safer streets, better schools. I powered Joe Biden's 2020 campaign with grassroots muscle, coordinating Downriver voter drives, and helped elect local Democrats—city council members, state reps—through fundraising and tireless networking for over a dozen races. My moderate fire, blending NDC innovation with Blue Dog grit, flipped local seats by pushing practical wins over elite dogma, proving heart and hustle can spark a people's revolt.
Moderate Democrat Congressional Run
In 2020, I ran for Congress in Michigan's 12th District as a moderate Democrat, challenging Debbie Dingell with a bold vision to torch corporate greed and progressive overreach. Knocking doors and rallying workers, I fought for families crushed by rising costs, demanding pragmatic fixes like slashing price gouging at the source—ideas now fueling my Cost of Living Relief Act. That race, though uphill, honed my resolve to carve a fiscally responsible path for Democrats, setting the stage to back Bernie's 2028 anti-1% fight the right way.
A Wake-Up Call in a Divided America
In 2015, I voted for Trump, raw with anger at a system rigged for the 1%, squeezing families like mine with corporate greed and red tape. That choice was a gut punch—disruption without discipline breeds chaos, a lesson that forged my moderate edge. It taught me to channel populist fury into real solutions, like curbing gouging without busting budgets, guiding my 2026 run to support Bernie's vision with fiscal smarts.
Grassroots Volunteer, Bipartisan Hustle
At 18, I dove into local politics, helping down-ballot Democrats and Republicans win tough races across Wayne County—good ideas don't wear party badges.
- •Knocked on doors: Canvassed for city council hopefuls, sharing stories of recession-hit families, pushing job programs that worked.
- •Made phone calls: Dialed thousands for state house races, flipping scripts on economic fairness to fire up forgotten voters.
- •Networked relentlessly: Built bridges at union halls and county fairs, uniting leaders for blight removal and small business aid, learning early how to spark community wins across divides.
Core Values
Economic Justice
Fighting for fair wages, workers' rights, and an economy that works for everyone, not just the wealthy few.
Healthcare for All
Believing that healthcare is a human right and fighting for Medicare for All to ensure everyone has access to quality, affordable care.
Environmental Justice
Combatting climate change while creating good-paying green jobs and protecting our communities from environmental harm.
Racial Justice
Working to dismantle systemic racism and ensure equal opportunity and justice for all communities.
Education Equity
Fighting for fully funded public schools, affordable higher education, and an end to student debt.
Community Power
Building grassroots movements and ensuring that working people have a real voice in our democracy.
Join the Movement
Anthony needs your support to bring real change to Washington. Together, we can build a future that works for everyone.