Jim
Bronke
Green Party candidate for Michigan's 5th Congressional District; retired electronics and systems engineer
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Background
Jim Bronke is the Green Party of Michigan's candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in Michigan's 5th Congressional District, running in the November 2026 general election. He is not the incumbent; Republican Tim Walberg holds the seat. 1510
Bronke has a background in electronics and systems engineering. Bridge Michigan described him in 2024 as a retired electronics and systems engineer, and his campaign website references thirty years of engineering experience on projects including Boeing's 787 Dreamliner. BallotReady records positions at Bombardier and Honeywell, as well as work at Boeing. 452
BallotReady lists his education as a bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering and Computer Science from California State University, Northridge (1982), and iVoterGuide records attendance at Drexel University from 1968 to 1972, though no Drexel degree is listed. He is identified as being from Cassopolis, Michigan. 415
Bronke has previously sought the Cassopolis Village Board seat, according to BallotReady, though the sources reviewed do not confirm he held that office. His iVoterGuide profile notes that prior elected office information was not provided by the candidate. 14
At a glance
- Party
- Green
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 5, Michigan
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- bronkeforcongress.org(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 9filingMichigan 2026 election guide lists Bronke as convention-nominated Green Party candidate
A Michigan 2026 general election guide listed Jim Bronke for the 5th District House seat, noting the Green Party and 'Convention' as his party nomination and filing method, confirming his place on the November 3 general election ballot.
Michigan 2026 General Election Guide: Candidates & Ballot · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 28newsMLive reports Bronke among five candidates on Michigan 5th District November ballot
MLive reported that Green Party candidate Jim Bronke is one of five candidates on the November 3 ballot, alongside Republican incumbent Tim Walberg, Democrat Christian Vukasovich, Libertarian Ronald Muszynski, and Taxpayers Party candidate Sharon Renier. In a questionnaire, Bronke stated that the healthcare system prioritizes profit, called for reducing military expenditure, and warned against heavy energy users monopolizing power needed for essential services.
5 candidates vie for Michigan 5th Congressional District seat · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17filingJim Bronke profiled as Green Party candidate for Michigan's 5th Congressional District
iVoterGuide published a candidate profile identifying Jim Bronke as a Green Party candidate for the November 3, 2026 general election and listing his affiliation as chairman of the Southwest Michigan Green Party.
James Bronke - Candidate Profile · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
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- $0
- Spent
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- Cash on hand
- $0
Reporting date not available. ↳ FEC record H4MI05172(opens in a new tab)
Sources 4
- [1] Michigan 2026 General Election Guide: Candidates & Ballot(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] l give you well researched solutions for our healthcare, our ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [3] 5 candidates vie for Michigan 5th Congressional District seat(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [4] James Bronke - Candidate Profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026