| Elections in Michigan |
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The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the 13 U.S. representatives from the State of Michigan, one from all the state’s congressional districts. The elections will coincide with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The primary elections will take place on August 4, 2026.
District 1
The 1st district covers the Upper Peninsula and the northern part of the Lower Peninsula, including Alpena and Traverse City. The incumbent is Republican Jack Bergman, who was re-elected with 59.1% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Republican primary
Declared
- Jack Bergman, incumbent U.S. representative (2017–present)[2]
- Matthew DenOtter, realtor and candidate for the 11th district in 2022[3]
- Justin Michal, military researcher[4]
Endorsements
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[5]
- State legislators
Karl Bohnak, HD-109 (2025–present)(endorsement rescinded)[6]Gregory Markkanen, HD-110 (2019–present)(endorsement rescinded)[7]Ed McBroom, SD-38 (2019–present)(endorsement rescinded)[7]David Prestin, HD-108 (2023–present)(endorsement rescinded)[7]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jack Bergman (R) | $1,006,220 | $558,268 | $558,901 |
| Matthew DenOtter (R) | $0 | $0 | $24 |
| Justin Michal (R) | $37,981 | $30,638 | $7,342 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[9] | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
- Callie Barr, lawyer and nominee for this district in 2024[10]
- Kyle Blomquist, Iron Mountain city councilor[11]
- Wayne Stiles, industrial designer[10]
Endorsements
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Callie Barr (D) | $184,593 | $75,889 | $116,345 |
| Kyle Blomquist (D) | $51,923 | $36,099 | $15,824 |
| Wayne Stiles (D) | $39,222 | $38,308 | $913 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[9] | |||
Independents
Declared
- Zebulon Featherly, factory worker[15]
Filed paperwork
- Thomas Latza, pharmacist[16]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[17] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[18] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato’s Crystal Ball[19] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[20] | Safe R | September 26, 2025 |
District 2
The 2nd district covers most of central Michigan including some of the outer Grand Rapids metropolitan area. The incumbent is Republican John Moolenaar, who was re-elected with 65.1% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Republican primary
Declared
- John Moolenaar, incumbent U.S. representative (2015–present)[21]
Endorsements
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| John Moolenaar (R) | $1,049,420 | $638,241 | $1,693,123 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[22] | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
- Benjamin Ambrose, marketing executive[23]
- Andrew Ault, college student[24]
- Jamie Hill, physician assistant
- Clyde Welford, Lake County Commissioner
Withdrawn
- Richard Carrizales, project manager and engineer[25]
- Michael Lynch, marketing director and nominee for this district in 2024[26]
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Benjamin Ambrose (D) | $31,511 | $10,925 | $20,635 |
| Richard Carrizales (D) | $263 | $179 | $83 |
| Jamie Hill (D) | $3,741 | $1,763 | $1,977 |
| Michael Lynch (D) | $300 | $4,628 | $0 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[22] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[17] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[18] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato’s Crystal Ball[19] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[20] | Safe R | September 26, 2025 |
District 3
The 3rd district is based in western Michigan, and includes Grand Rapids, Muskegon, and parts of Ottawa County. The incumbent is Democrat Hillary Scholten, who was re-elected with 53.7% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Democratic primary
Declared
- Hillary Scholten, incumbent U.S. representative (2023–present)[27]
Filed paperwork
- Zack Ketchum[28]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Hillary Scholten (D) | $1,477,815 | $727,496 | $1,100,033 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[29] | |||
Endorsements
Republican primary
Declared
Filed paperwork
- Ryan Cushman[37]
Withdrawn
- Michael Markey Jr., financial advisor, candidate for governor in 2022, and candidate for this district in 2024 (running for state senate)[36]
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Michael Markey Jr. (R) | $0 | $3,127 | $0 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[29] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[17] | Solid D | January 15, 2026 |
| Inside Elections[18] | Likely D | March 12, 2026 |
| Sabato’s Crystal Ball[19] | Safe D | November 19, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[20] | Safe D | November 21, 2025 |
District 4
The 4th district is based in southwestern Michigan, and includes the cities of Kalamazoo and Holland. The incumbent, Republican Bill Huizenga, was re-elected with 55.1% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Republican primary
Declared
- Bill Huizenga, incumbent U.S. representative (2011–present)[38]
Endorsements
Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[39]
Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Bill Huizenga (R) | $2,362,735 | $873,763 | $1,598,012 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[40] | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
- Richard Aaron, cybersecurity professional[41]
- Diop Harris, former legislative correspondent for U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown[41]
- Sean McCann, state senator from the 19th district (2019–present)[41]
Withdrawn
- Jessica Swartz, attorney and nominee for this district in 2024 (running for state house)[42]
Endorsements
- Statewide officials
- Jocelyn Benson, secretary of state of Michigan (2019–present)[43]
- Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan (2019–present)[44]
- U.S. representatives
- Jason Crow, CO-6 (2019–present)[45]
- Suzan DelBene, WA-1 (2012–present)[46]
- Hillary Scholten, MI-3 (2023–present)[47]
- Mark Schauer, former MI-7 (2009–2011)[48]
- State legislators
- Winnie Brinks, Senate Majority Leader (2023–present) from SD-29 (2019–present)[49]
- Matt Longjohn, HD-40 (2025–present)[49]
- Organizations
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Diop Harris (D) | $61,971 | $47,131 | $9,306 |
| Sean McCann (D) | $553,819 | $294,020 | $259,798 |
| Jessica Swartz (D) | $341,422 | $334,983 | $121,966 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[40] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[17] | Likely R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[18] | Lean R | December 5, 2025 |
| Sabato’s Crystal Ball[19] | Likely R | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[20] | Lean R | December 4, 2025 |
Polling
Huizenga vs. McCann
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Bill Huizenga (R) |
Sean McCann (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling (D)[50] | November 20–21, 2025 | 559 (RV) | ± 4.1% | 44% | 42% | 15% |
District 5
The 5th district is located in southern Michigan and covers the state’s entire border with both Indiana and Ohio. The incumbent is Republican Tim Walberg, who was re-elected with 65.7% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Tim Walberg, incumbent U.S. representative (2009–2011, 2011–present)[51]
Endorsements
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Tim Walberg (R) | $1,208,807 | $1,079,462 | $1,1038,796 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[52] | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
- Christian Vukasovich, college professor[53]
Withdrawn
- Jacob Vravis, support specialist[54]
Potential
- Brandon Hull[53]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Christian Vukasovich (D) | $4,726 | $3,547 | $2,351 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[52] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[17] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[18] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato’s Crystal Ball[19] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[20] | Safe R | September 26, 2025 |
District 6
The 6th district is centered around Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County, also including parts of western and southern Wayne County. The incumbent is Democrat Debbie Dingell, who was re-elected with 62% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Democratic primary
Declared
- Debbie Dingell, incumbent U.S. representative (2015–present)[55]
Filed paperwork
Endorsements
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Debbie Dingell (D) | $695,612 | $693,314 | $345,221 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[62] | |||
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Richard Smith[63]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[17] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[18] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato’s Crystal Ball[19] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[20] | Safe D | September 26, 2025 |
District 7
The 7th district is based around the Lansing–East Lansing metropolitan area, but also includes Livingston County and a small part of Oakland County. The incumbent is Republican Tom Barrett, who flipped the district and was elected with 50.3% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Republican primary
Declared
- Tom Barrett, incumbent U.S. representative (2025–present)[64]
Endorsements
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[48]
- U.S. representatives
- Mike Johnson, speaker of the House (2023–present) from LA-04 (2017–present)[48]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Tom Barrett (R) | $3,783,617 | $1,610,411 | $2,195,305 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[67] | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
- Elyon Badger, laborer[68]
- Bridget Brink, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine (2022–2025) and Slovakia (2019–2022)[69]
- William Lawrence, co-founder of Sunrise Movement[70]
- Matt Maasdam, former representative for the U.S. Special Operations Command at the National Counterterrorism Center[64]
- Muhammad Salman Rais, physician[71]
Filed paperwork
- Michael Osborn, retired auto worker[72]
Withdrawn
- Josh Cowen, professor at Michigan State University (endorsed Brink)[73]
Endorsements
- U.S. representatives
- David Bonior, former House Whip[b] (1991–2002) from MI-10 (1977–2003)[74]
- Lois Frankel, FL-22 (2013–present)[75]
- State legislators
- Joey Andrews, HD-38 (2023–present)[76]
- Noah Arbit, HD-20 (2023–present)[71]
- Joan Bauer, former HD-68 (2007–2012)[77]
- Jennifer Conlin, HD-48 (2023–present)[78]
- Mark Meadows, former HD-69 (2006–2012) and former mayor of East Lansing (1997–2005, 2015–2019)[79]
- Sam Singh, SD-28 (2023–present)[79]
- Francis Spaniola, former HD-87 (1975–1990)[80]
- Joe Tate, former speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives (2023–2025) from HD-09 (2019–present)[71]
- Labor unions
- UNITE HERE Local 24[78]
- Organizations
- Labor unions
- Organizations
- Michigan Democratic Party Progressive Caucus[85]
- Showing Up for Racial Justice [86]
- Sunrise Movement (co-founded by candidate)[87]
- Track AIPAC[12]
- Political parties
- U.S. representatives
- Labor unions
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 243[85]
- Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union[91]
- Michigan United Association[77]
- Organizations
- Statewide officials
- Jill Underly, Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction (2021–present)[93]
- Labor unions
- UNITE HERE Local 24[93]
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Bridget Brink (D) | $1,643,666 | $623,834 | $1,019,832 |
| Josh Cowen (D) | $209,460 | $205,662 | $3,797 |
| William Lawrence (D) | $356,824 | $129,463 | $227,361 |
| Matt Maasdam (D) | $1,022,007 | $506,402 | $515,605 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[67] | |||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Bridget Brink |
William Lawrence |
Matt Maasdam |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQR (D)[94][A] | March 22–27, 2026 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 31% | 14% | 7% | 46% |
| Strategic National[95] | March 17–18, 2026 | 300 (LV) | ± 5.7% | 5% | 6% | 4% | 85% |
| Impact Research (D)[96][B] | March 4–9, 2026 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 15% | 17% | 8% | 60% |
Independents
Declared
- Alexandra Prieditis, advertising art director[68]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[17] | Tossup | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[18] | Tossup | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato’s Crystal Ball[19] | Tossup | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[20] | Tossup | September 26, 2025 |
Polling
- Tom Barrett vs. Bridget Brink
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Tom Barrett (R) |
Bridget Brink (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling (D)[97] | October 27–28, 2025 | 557 (RV) | ± 4.2% | 41% | 45% | 14% |
- Tom Barrett vs. Matt Maasdam
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Tom Barrett (R) |
Matt Maasdam (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling (D)[97] | October 27–28, 2025 | 557 (RV) | ± 4.2% | 39% | 43% | 18% |
District 8
The 8th district centers around the Saginaw Bay and includes the cities of Flint, Saginaw, Bay City, and Midland. The incumbent is Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet, who was elected with 51.3% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Democratic primary
Declared
- Kristen McDonald Rivet, incumbent U.S. representative (2025–present)[98]
Endorsements
Organizations
- Elect Democratic Women[99]
- EMILY’s List[100]
- Giffords[101]
- J Street PAC[102]
- Jewish Democratic Council of America[103]
- Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs[33]
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund[104]
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund[34]
- Reproductive Freedom for All[105]
- Vote Mama[35]
- WelcomePAC[106]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | $3,305,119 | $691,918 | $2,630,231 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[107] | |||
Republican primary
Declared
- Amir Hassan, former federal law enforcement officer[108]
Filed paperwork
- Alfred Lemmo[109]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Amir Hassan (R) | $250,077 | $184,890 | $65,187 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[107] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[17] | Lean D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[18] | Lean D | December 5, 2025 |
| Sabato’s Crystal Ball[19] | Lean D | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[20] | Likely D | February 3, 2026 |
District 9
The 9th district is based in The Thumb region, including Port Huron as well as the northern Detroit exurbs in Oakland and Macomb counties. The incumbent is Republican Lisa McClain, who was re-elected with 66.8% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Lisa McClain, incumbent U.S. representative (2021–present)[110]
Withdrawn
- Daltson Atwell, landscaping contractor[111]
Endorsements
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Daltson Atwell (R) | $28,220 | $28,203 | $16 |
| Lisa McClain (R) | $3,382,948 | $2,405,328 | $1,584,476 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[112] | |||
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
Independents
Filed paperwork
- Jasen Cartwright, IT technician[115]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[17] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[18] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato’s Crystal Ball[19] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[20] | Safe R | September 26, 2025 |
District 10
The 10th district is based primarily in southeastern Michigan’s Macomb County, taking in Warren and Sterling Heights, as well as a small portion of eastern Oakland County. The incumbent is Republican John James, who was re-elected with 51.1% of the vote in 2024.[1] He is not seeking re-election, instead choosing to run for governor of Michigan.
Republican primary
Declared
- Casey Armitage, Michigan Open Carry Inc. president[116]
- Mike Bouchard, Army National Guard Captain and son of Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard[117]
- Steven Elliott, laser treatment business owner, nominee for the 12th district in 2022, and disqualified candidate for the 12th district in 2024 (previously ran in the 12th district)[116]
- Justin Kirk, attorney[118]
- Robert Lulgjuraj, Macomb County assistant prosecuting attorney (2025–present)[119]
Declined
- Joseph Aragona, state representative from the 60th district (2023–present)[120] (endorsed Lulgjuraj)[121]
- John James, incumbent U.S. representative (2023–present) (running for governor)[122]
- James Tignanelli, president of the Police Officers Association of Michigan (1993–present)[123]
Endorsements
Executive branch officials
- David Fischer, former U.S. Ambassador to Morocco (2020–2021)[124]
Local officials
- Mike Bouchard, Oakland County sheriff (1999–present) (candidate’s father)[124]
- Peter Lucido, Macomb County prosecuting attorney (2021–present)[124]
- Larry Rocca, Macomb County treasurer (2017–present)[124]
Party officials
- Bobby Schostak, former chair of the Michigan Republican Party (2011–2015)[124]
- State legislators
- Joseph Aragona, HD-60 (2023–present)[121]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Casey Armitage (R) | $3,778 | $3,520 | $258 |
| Mike Bouchard (R) | $550,591 | $30,571 | $520,019 |
| Steven Elliott (R) | $47,759 | $59,217 | $20,529 |
| Justin Kirk (R) | $322,063[c] | $14,082 | $307,981 |
| Robert Lulgjuraj (R) | $1,004,821 | $239,594 | $765,226 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[125] | |||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Mike Bouchard Jr. |
Justin Kirk |
Robert Lulgjuraj |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic National (R)[126] | March 15–16, 2026 | 300 (LV) | ± 5.7% | 29% | 1% | 11% | 12%[d] | 47% |
| OnMessage (R)[127][C] | January 30 – February 1, 2026 | 400 (RV) | – | 37% | 3% | 8% | – | 51% |
Democratic primary
Declared
- Eric Chung, attorney[128]
- Tim Greimel, mayor of Pontiac (2022–present) and candidate for the 11th district in 2018[129]
- Christina Hines, prosecutor[130]
Filed paperwork
- Brian Jaye, attorney, nominee for the 9th district in 2022, and candidate for this district in 2024[131]
Withdrawn
- Tripp Adams, U.S. Army Reserve officer (endorsed Hines)[132]
- Alex Hawkins, bomb disposal officer in the Michigan Army National Guard (running for state house,[133] endorsed Chung)[134]
Declined
- Kevin Hertel, state senator from the 12th district (2023–present)[135]
- Veronica Klinefelt, state senator from the 11th district (2023–present) (endorsed Hines)[136]
- Carl Marlinga, former Macomb County prosecuting attorney and nominee for this district in 2002, 2022, and 2024 (endorsed Hines)[130]
Endorsements
- Executive branch officials
- Carol Browner, former Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (1993–2001)[75]
- U.S. senators
- Andy Kim, New Jersey (2025–present)[137]
- U.S. representatives
- Becca Balint, VT-AL (2023–present)[138]
- Judy Chu, CA-28 (2009–present)[138]
- Grace Meng, NY-6 (2013–present)[138]
- Dave Min, CA-47 (2025–present)[138]
- Mike Quigley, IL-5 (2009–present)[77]
- Mark Schauer, former MI-7 (2009–2011)[139]
- Marilyn Strickland, WA-10 (2021–present)[138]
- Mark Takano, CA-39 (2013–present)[140]
- Jill Tokuda, HI-2 (2023–present)[138]
- Ritchie Torres, NY-15 (2021–present)[140]
- Derek Tran, CA-45 (2025–present)[139]
- State legislators
- Joey Andrews, HD-38 (2023–present)[81]
- Laurie Pohutsky, HD-17 (2019–present)[134]
- Jimmie Wilson Jr., HD-32 (2023–present)[138]
- Local officials
- Brendan Johnson, Oakland County commissioner from the 4th district (2023–present)[134]
- Individuals
- Organizations
- Labor unions
- American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Michigan 925[45]
- Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 2[80]
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 58[145]
- Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union[146]
- United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers Local 149[81]
- Organizations
- U.S. representatives
- Lois Frankel, FL-22 (2013–present)[76]
- State legislators
- Rosemary Bayer, SD-13 (2019–present)[148]
- Veronica Klinefelt, SD-11 (2023–present)[136]
- Denise Mentzer, HD-61 (2023–present)[136]
- Veronica Paiz, HD-10 (2023–present)[136]
- Mai Xiong, HD-13 (2024–present)[136]
- Henry Yanez, Sterling Heights city councilor (2019–present) and former HD-25 (2013–2019)[136]
- Local officials
- Carl Marlinga, former Macomb County prosecuting attorney and nominee for this district in 2002, 2022, and 2024[130]
- Mindy Moore, Warren City Council secretary[148]
- Angela Rogensues, Warren City Council president[136]
- Anthony Wickersham, Macomb County sheriff (2011–present)[149]
- Organizations
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Tripp Adams (D) | $198,121 | $25,466 | $172,654 |
| Eric Chung (D) | $1,129,629 | $413,690 | $715,939 |
| Tim Greimel (D) | $807,916 | $327,777 | $480,139 |
| Alex Hawkins (D) | $376,391 | $376,391 | $0 |
| Christina Hines (D) | $662,684 | $404,266 | $258,418 |
| Brian Jaye (D) | $909 | $2,600 | $1,380 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[125] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[17] | Lean R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[18] | Tossup | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato’s Crystal Ball[19] | Tossup | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[20] | Tossup | September 26, 2025 |
Polling
- Mike Bouchard Jr. vs. Eric Chung
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Mike Bouchard Jr. (R) |
Eric Chung (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling (D)[154][D] | January 16–17, 2026 | 592 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 43% | 41% | 16% |
- Mike Bouchard Jr. vs. Tim Greimel
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Mike Bouchard Jr. (R) |
Tim Greimel (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling (D)[154][D] | January 16–17, 2026 | 592 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 44% | 42% | 14% |
- Mike Bouchard Jr. vs. Christina Hines
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Mike Bouchard Jr. (R) |
Christina Hines (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling (D)[154][D] | January 16–17, 2026 | 592 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 42% | 44% | 14% |
District 11
The 11th district is based solely in Oakland County and includes the cities of Royal Oak and Pontiac. The incumbent is Democrat Haley Stevens, who was re-elected with 58.2% of the vote in 2024.[1] Stevens is not seeking re-election, instead choosing to run for U.S. Senate.[155]
Democratic primary
Declared
- Stu Baker[156]
- Aisha Farooqi, attorney and nominee for Michigan’s 57th House of Representatives district in 2022 and 2024[157]
- Jeremy Moss, president pro tempore of the Michigan Senate (2023–present) from the 7th district (2019–present)[158]
- John Torres, Waterford school board trustee and juvenile justice program manager[159]
- Don Ufford, job training professional[157]
Withdrawn
- Anil Kumar, member of the Wayne State University Board of Governors, candidate for this district in 2014, nominee in 2016, and candidate for the 10th district in 2024[160]
Declined
- Rosemary Bayer, state senator from the 13th district (2023–present) (endorsed Moss)[161]
- Haley Stevens, incumbent U.S. representative (2019–present) (running for U.S. Senate)[155]
Endorsements
- Organizations
U.S. representatives
- Kristen McDonald Rivet, MI-8 (2025–present)[161]
- Mark Takano, CA-39 (2013–present)[140]
- Ritchie Torres, NY-15 (2021–present)[140]
Statewide officials
- Jocelyn Benson, secretary of state of Michigan (2019–present)[141]
- Dana Nessel, attorney general of Michigan (2019–present)[161]
- Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan (2019–present)[163]
State legislators
- Rosemary Bayer, SD-13 (2023–present)[161]
Labor unions
- LiUNA Local 1076[164]
- Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 80[165]
Organizations
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Aisha Farooqi (D) | $181,826 | $144,431 | $37,395 |
| Anil Kumar (D) | $124,336 | $115,892 | $10,104 |
| Jeremy Moss (D) | $780,834 | $270,572 | $510,262 |
| John Torres (D) | $90,257 | $19,351 | $70,905 |
| Don Ufford (D) | $533,697 | $178,078 | $355,618 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[169] | |||
Republican primary
Declared
Filed paperwork
- Ethan Baker, Mayor of the City of Troy[172]
- Anthony Paesano, attorney and nominee for Michigan’s 19th House of Representatives district in 2022[161]
- Antonio Prieto, businessman[173]
- Gavin Solomon, businessman from New York[174]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Mike Steger (R) | $27,287 | $9,312 | $17,975 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[169] | |||
Independents
Declared
- Anil Kumar, member of the Wayne State University Board of Governors, candidate for this district in 2014, nominee in 2016, and candidate for the 10th district in 2024 [175]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[17] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[18] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato’s Crystal Ball[19] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[20] | Safe D | September 26, 2025 |
District 12
The 12th district is based in northern Wayne County and includes the cities of Dearborn and Southfield. The incumbent is Democrat Rashida Tlaib, who was re-elected with 69.7% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Democratic primary
Declared
- Byron Nolen, mayor of Inkster (2015–2019, 2023–present)[176]
- Rashida Tlaib, incumbent U.S. representative (2019–present)[176]
Filed paperwork
- Allen Downer, accounting specialist[177]
- Shanelle Jackson, former state representative from 9th district (2007–2012)[178]
Declined
- Fred Durhal III, former Detroit city councilor from the 7th district (2021–present) and candidate for mayor of Detroit in 2025[179]
- Joe Tate, former speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives (2023–2025) from the 9th district (2019–present) (ran for U.S. Senate)[180]
Endorsements
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Rashida Tlaib (D) | $1,896,062 | $1,250,672 | $4,908,945 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[187] | |||
Republican primary
Withdrawn
- Steven Elliott, laser treatment business owner, nominee for this district in 2022, and disqualified candidate for this district in 2024 (switched to the 10th district)[188]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[17] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[18] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato’s Crystal Ball[19] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[20] | Safe D | September 26, 2025 |
District 13
The 13th district is based solely in Wayne County and includes most of Detroit and the cities of Taylor and Romulus. The incumbent is Democrat Shri Thanedar, who was elected with 68.6% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Democratic primary
Declared
- Shelby Campbell, former assembly line worker[189]
- Donavan McKinney, state representative from the 11th district (2023–present)[190]
- Shri Thanedar, incumbent U.S. representative (2023–present)[191]
Withdrawn
- Nazmul Hassan, vice chair of the Michigan Democratic Party (running for WSU Board of Governors)[192]
- Adam Hollier, former state senator from the 2nd district (2018–2022) and candidate for this district in 2022 and 2024 (running for state senate)[193]
Declined
- Joe Tate, former speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives (2023–2025) from the 9th district (2019–present) (ran for U.S. Senate)[180]
Endorsements
- U.S. senators
- Bernie Sanders, Vermont (2007–present) (Independent)[194]
- U.S. representatives
- Brenda Lawrence, former MI-14 (2015–2023)[195]
- Rashida Tlaib, MI-12 (2023–present)[194]
- Statewide officials
- Garlin Gilchrist, lieutenant governor of Michigan (2019–present)[195]
- State legislators
- Darrin Camilleri, SD-4 (2023–present)[196]
- Stephanie Chang, SD-3 (2019–present)[196]
- John Cherry III, SD-27 (2023–present)[197]
- Kevin Hertel, SD-12 (2023–present)[134]
- Jeff Irwin, SD-15 (2019–present)[197]
- Veronica Klinefelt, SD-11 (2023–present)[196]
- Paul Wojno, SD-10 (2019–present)[196]
- 16 state representatives[196][134][197]
- Local officials
- Alisha Bell, chair of the Wayne County Commission (2019–present) from the 7th district (2003–present)[195]
- Warren Evans, Wayne County Executive (2015–present)[195]
- Alex Garza, Wayne County commissioner from the 14th district (2024–present)[190]
- Tim Killeen, Wayne County commissioner from the 1st district (2007–present)[134]
- Allen Wilson, Wayne County commissioner from the 11th district (2015–present)[190]
- Party officials
- David Hogg, former vice chair of the Democratic National Committee (2025)[198]
- Labor unions
- Organizations
- Christopher Street Project[201]
- Justice Democrats[190]
- Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus[134]
- Michigan Democratic Party Progressive Caucus[134]
- Our Revolution[202]
- Patriotic Millionaires[203]
- Peace Action[204]
- Sunrise Movement[80]
- Track AIPAC[12]
- League of Conservation Voters[205]
- Leaders We Deserve[206]
- Political parties
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Nazmul Hassan (D) | $7,745 | $7,745 | $0 |
| Adam Hollier (D) | $296,148 | $493,529 | $791 |
| Donavan McKinney (D) | $755,798 | $367,245 | $388,553 |
| Shri Thanedar (D) | -$303,215 | $204,600 | $6,396,751 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[208] | |||
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Andrew Lorenz, Marine Corps veteran[209]
Green primary
Filed paperwork
- D. Etta Wilcoxon, attorney and perennial candidate[210]
Independents
Declared
- Maurice Morton, lawyer, businessman, and Democratic candidate for Michigan’s 14th congressional district in 2014[211]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Maurice Morton (I) | $27,295 | $14,708 | $12,586 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[208] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[17] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[18] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato’s Crystal Ball[19] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[20] | Safe D | September 26, 2025 |
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External links
Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates
- Callie Barr (D)
- Jack Bergman (R)
- Kyle Blomquist (D)
- Matthew DenOtter (R)
- Zebulon Featherly (I)
- Justin Michal (R)
- Wayne Stiles (D)
Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates
Official campaign websites for 3rd district candidates
Official campaign websites for 4th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 5th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 6th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 7th district candidates
- Elyon Badger (D)
- Tom Barrett (R)
- Bridget Brink (D)
- William Lawrence (D)
- Matt Maasdam (D)
- Alexandra Prieditis (I)
Official campaign websites for 8th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 9th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 10th district candidates
- Casey Armitage (R)
- Mike Bouchard (R)
- Eric Chung (D)
- Steven Elliott (R)
- Tim Greimel (D)
- Christina Hines (D)
- Justin Kirk (R)
- Robert Lulgjuraj (R)
Official campaign websites for 11th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 12th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 13th district candidates