Jim
Walkowicz
Working Class Party candidate for Michigan's 9th Congressional District in the 2026 general election
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Background
Jim Walkowicz is the Working Class Party candidate for U.S. House in Michigan's 9th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. 11 He is not the incumbent; Republican Lisa McClain holds the seat. 9
Walkowicz worked for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and served as a union representative at his worksite for approximately 40 years before retiring in 2022. 2 He holds a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University. 5
Walkowicz grew up in Michigan's 9th District and has previously described himself as an elected union representative, though no prior public elected office is documented in available sources. 2 The Working Class Party's website, workingclassfight.com, is listed as his campaign website. [5, 14]
At a glance
- Party
- Working Class Party
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 9, Michigan
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Retired (formerly Michigan Department of Health and Human Services)
- Website
- workingclassfight.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 9newsJim Walkowicz listed on Michigan 2026 general election ballot for District 9 via convention filing
A Michigan general-election guide confirms Walkowicz is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan's 9th Congressional District, affiliated with the Working Class Party, with his filing method recorded as convention.
Michigan 2026 General Election Guide: Candidates & Ballot · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 6filingJim Walkowicz nominated as Working Class Party candidate for Michigan's 9th Congressional District
Walkowicz was nominated at the Working Class Party's convention. His campaign themes include raising the minimum wage, protecting workers' rights, and expanding public-health funding.
MI-09 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 3
- [1] Michigan 2026 General Election Guide: Candidates & Ballot(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] MI-09 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [3] Meet 9th District Working Class Party candidate Jim ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2022