Dale Kildee to Receive Honorary Degree at UM-Flint Spring Commencement March 29, 2013 3:35 pm UM-Flint News After 36 years in Congress, Kildee chose not to run for reelection in Michigan's 5th Congressional District in 2012. After 36 years in Congress, Kildee chose not to run for reelection in Michigan's 5th Congressional District in 2012.