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Jack
Bergman

Republican incumbent Jack Bergman seeks re-election to Michigan's 1st Congressional District in 2026.

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Background

Jack Bergman is the Republican U.S. Representative for Michigan's 1st Congressional District, having served in the House since January 2017 after being elected to the 115th Congress in 2016 and reelected to each succeeding Congress. 138

Before entering politics, Bergman retired from the U.S. Marine Corps as a lieutenant general, serving as commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North. He also worked as a commercial pilot for 22 years and owned and operated a small business. 13

Bergman holds a B.A. from Gustavus Adolphus College (1969) and an M.B.A. from the University of West Florida. He and his wife are residents of Watersmeet, Michigan, where they have lived for nearly three decades. 13

He is the incumbent candidate in the November 2026 general election for Michigan's 1st Congressional District, having advanced through the August 2026 Republican primary. 13

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 1, Michigan
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Michigan's 1st Congressional District
Website
jackbergman.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 10
    filing
    Bergman introduces H.R. 10751, the Tribal Oral Health Sovereignty Act

    Representative Jack Bergman introduced H.R. 10751, the Tribal Oral Health Sovereignty Act, as a legislative action in the House.

    Representative Jack Bergman introduces H.R. 10751 · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 2
    news
    DCCC adds MI-01 to its 'Districts in Play' list, targeting Bergman

    The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced it was adding MI-01 to its expanded battlefield for 2026, criticizing Bergman's record on costs and health care. The DCCC was not then committing outside money to challenger Barr.

    DCCC Adds MI-01 To Districts In Play As Democrats ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 27
    poll
    Analysis estimates Bergman holds a wide starting advantage of +19 points in MI-01

    The Political Group's 'Underdog' analysis placed Bergman's starting line at +19 points based on prior official election results; the report explicitly noted no 2026 polls had been published. This is not a voter survey.

    What It Would Take for Callie Barr to Win MI-01 in 2026 · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 25
    filing
    Bergman introduces bipartisan SMILE for Veterans Act to expand rural dental care

    Bergman and three House colleagues introduced the SMILE for Veterans Act, which would establish a VA pilot program reimbursing community-based dental providers treating rural veterans.

    Bergman, Van Drew, Davis, Golden introduce SMILE for ... · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 23
    debate
    Mining Journal reports on Barr's debate challenge to Bergman

    The Mining Journal covered Barr's ongoing challenge to Bergman to hold a public debate, with no confirmation from Bergman's campaign that any debate would be scheduled.

    Callie Barr challenges Jack Bergman to debate - · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 17
    debate
    Callie Barr challenges Jack Bergman to three debates before November midterms

    Democratic challenger Callie Barr proposed debates in the Upper Peninsula, northern Michigan, and near Bergman's Louisiana home. Bergman's campaign responded that he would spend the final weeks talking directly to voters rather than confirming any debates.

    Barr challenges Bergman to three separate debates before ... · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • SEAL PAC organization
    Listed among Bergman's endorsements on his iVoterGuide profile; no endorsement date or announcement source provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Right to Life of Michigan organization
    Right to Life of Michigan's endorsed-candidates page lists Bergman for Michigan's 1st Congressional District; no endorsement date provided. election.rtl.org
  • National Republican Congressional Committee organization
    Listed among Bergman's endorsements on his iVoterGuide profile; no endorsement date or announcement source provided. ivoterguide.com
  • The Detroit News newspaper
    The Detroit News editorial board endorsed Bergman, saying he 'should return to Congress' and 'gets our endorsement.' detroitnews.com · Sep 16, 2026
  • Donald Trump official
    Trump posted his 'Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election' of Bergman on August 3, 2026. trumpstruth.org · Aug 3, 2026
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce organization
    The U.S. Chamber announced its endorsement of Bergman for Michigan's First District. uschamber.com · Jul 9, 2026
  • Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac organization
    Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac announced Bergman among its endorsed candidates for the August 4 primary; also listed on the general-election endorsements page for District 1. michfb.com · Jun 15, 2026
  • Michigan Chamber PAC organization
    The Michigan Chamber PAC board endorsed Bergman for the 1st Congressional District. michamber.com · Jun 12, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$1.92M
Spent
$1.37M
Cash on hand
$660K

As of Jul 15, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6MI01226(opens in a new tab)

Sources 21

  1. [1] Representative Jack Bergman introduces H.R. 10751(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  2. [2] Jack Bergman - Candidate Profile - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] DCCC Adds MI-01 To Districts In Play As Democrats ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  4. [4] What It Would Take for Callie Barr to Win MI-01 in 2026(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
  5. [5] Bergman, Van Drew, Davis, Golden introduce SMILE for ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  6. [6] Callie Barr challenges Jack Bergman to debate -(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
  7. [7] Endorsed Candidates - Right to Life of Michigan(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  8. [8] Barr challenges Bergman to three separate debates before ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  9. [9] Detroit News endorsement for Michigan's 1st Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  10. [10] Donald J. Trump: "Congressman Jack Bergman is a Tremendous Champion for the Great People of Mi...(opens in a new tab) Aug 3, 2026
  11. [11] Voter Guide Profile for MI U.S. Rep., Dist. 1 candidate - Jack Bergman(opens in a new tab) Jul 30, 2026
  12. [12] 2026 Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance Candidate(opens in a new tab) Jul 20, 2026
  13. [13] Meet the Republicans running in Michigan’s 1st Congressional ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 20, 2026
  14. [14] U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Jack Bergman for Michigan's ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 9, 2026
  15. [15] AgriPac announces endorsements for 2026 primary election(opens in a new tab) Jun 15, 2026
  16. [16] Election 2026: Michigan Chamber announces statewide ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 12, 2026
  17. [17] Bergman-Backed Bill to Safeguard Elections Passes House(opens in a new tab) Nov 3, 2025
  18. [18] Bergman Votes in Support of Budget, No Tax on Tips ...(opens in a new tab) May 22, 2025
  19. [19] Bergman Introduces Bipartisan Resolution to Strengthen U.S ...(opens in a new tab) May 14, 2025
  20. [20] Bergman, President Trump Fight to Keep Michigan Safe(opens in a new tab) Feb 7, 2025
  21. [21] Bergman Votes No on Gun Control Legislation(opens in a new tab) Feb 27, 2019
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