Kevin
Vayko
Libertarian candidate Kevin Vayko challenges incumbent Rep. Lisa McClain in Michigan's 9th Congressional District in 2026.
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Background
Kevin Vayko is the Libertarian Party nominee for Michigan's 9th Congressional District in the November 2026 U.S. House election. 12 He previously ran as the Libertarian candidate for the same seat in 2024. 1
Vayko attended Michigan Technological University, where he reportedly earned a bachelor's degree in 2011. 13 His professional background includes work as an environmental engineer with a focus on sustainability and atmospheric science; sources also reference paralegal and unlicensed-attorney work, though a definitive current occupation is not established. 13
Vayko has reported residency in the Almont Township area of Michigan, with a 2024 questionnaire noting 28 years of residence there; separate 2024 campaign filings listed a Dryden address. 313 He holds no current elected office and no prior governmental elected office has been reported in available sources. 3
Vayko is challenging incumbent Republican Representative Lisa McClain in Michigan's 9th District. 6
At a glance
- Party
- Libertarian
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 9, Michigan
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 7newsVayko listed among candidates for Michigan 9th District November 2026 general election
A current race profile confirms Kevin Vayko is on the ballot as the Libertarian nominee for the November 3, 2026 general election in Michigan's 9th Congressional District. No public polls or debates involving Vayko were reported, and no major endorsements or fundraising totals were available.
MI-09 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 28filingVayko nominated as Libertarian candidate for Michigan's 9th District at party convention
Kevin Vayko was nominated at the Michigan Libertarian convention to be the party's candidate for the 9th Congressional District seat in the November 2026 general election.
MI-09 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Nov 1, 2024newsKevin Vayko ran as the Libertarian nominee for Michigan's 9th District in 2024
A race profile notes that Vayko was the Libertarian Party's nominee for Michigan's 9th Congressional District in the 2024 election cycle, prior to his 2026 nomination.
MI-09 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 3
- [1] MI-09 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [2] Kevin Vayko — 2026 Michigan's 9th Congressional District Election | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Aug 30, 2026
- [3] Voter Guide: Macomb Township Chronicle - C&G Newspapers(opens in a new tab) Oct 31, 2024