Farid
Ishac
Libertarian candidate for Michigan's 11th Congressional District (2026); former automotive engineer
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Background
Farid Ishac is the Libertarian Party candidate for Michigan's 11th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, nominated by convention on July 20, 2026. 118 The seat is open, as incumbent Representative Haley Stevens is not seeking re-election. 319
Ishac worked as an automotive engineer for approximately 37 years, according to a candidate statement cited by Smarter.Vote. 1 He is described as a Livonia native by Smarter.Vote, while an October 2026 MLive report identifies him as being from Waterford Township; the sources do not clarify whether these reflect birthplace versus current residence. 119
He graduated from Detroit Catholic Central High School, earned a bachelor's degree in 1984, and received a graduate degree from Wayne State University in 1996. 1 Ishac previously ran unsuccessfully as a Libertarian candidate for the Wayne State University Board of Governors in 2024. 121
No prior elected offices are identified in the sources reviewed, and no official campaign website or verified social media accounts have been confirmed for Ishac as of the sources available. 11
At a glance
- Party
- Libertarian
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 11, Michigan
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Nov 3filingFarid Ishac appears on the general election ballot for Michigan's 11th Congressional District
Ishac is listed as a candidate on the November 3 general-election ballot for Michigan's 11th Congressional District.
MI-11 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsOakland County Times publishes candidate profile of Farid Ishac for Congress District 11
Oakland County Times published the candidate interview, listing Ishac among five candidates on the ballot: Republican Ethan Baker, Democrat Jeremy Moss, Libertarian Ishac, Green Party candidate Ryan Teasdale, and unaffiliated candidate Anil Kumar.
2026 Candidate Interview: Farid Ishac for Congress District 11 · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsMLive reports five-candidate field for MI-11 general election, identifying Ishac as Libertarian from Waterford Township
MLive reported the five-candidate field for the November 3 general election to succeed U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, identifying Farid Ishac as the Libertarian candidate from Waterford Township.
Who is on the ballot to succeed U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens? · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30newsOakland County Times conducts candidate interview with Farid Ishac
Oakland County Times conducted an interview with Ishac on September 30, later published on October 7. The accessible page does not include his interview answers.
2026 Candidate Interview: Farid Ishac for Congress District 11 · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 28filingFarid Ishac wins Libertarian Party nomination for Michigan's 11th Congressional District
Ishac advanced as the Libertarian Party nominee for Michigan's 11th District at the party's state convention, according to Smarter.Vote's race profile.
MI-11 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 5
- [1] MI-11 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Michigan 11th Congressional District 2026 | CivicAlign(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [3] 2026 Candidate Interview: Farid Ishac for Congress District 11(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [4] Who is on the ballot to succeed U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens?(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [5] Ishac , Farid - Wayne State University(opens in a new tab) Aug 25, 2026