LaVeta
Davenport
Green Party candidate LaVeta Davenport challenges incumbent Jack Bergman in Michigan's 1st Congressional District in 2026.
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Background
LaVeta Davenport is a Green Party candidate running for Michigan's 1st Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. She is not the incumbent; Republican Jack Bergman has represented the district since 2017. 2719
Davenport describes herself as a community organizer, nonprofit leader, life doula, mediator, and educator. She is the founder and leader of Levadeh, a nonprofit organization, and founded "Just Us Talking" in 2014, a conflict-resolution and education program. Her work has focused on issues including health care, education, housing, and community reentry. 315
Davenport identifies as a lifelong Michigander, with much of her work rooted in Detroit and Southeast Michigan. She attended Cass Tech High School and studied psychology and law at Wayne State University. 315
No prior elected office is identified in her campaign biography or secondary candidate profiles. 32
At a glance
- Party
- Green
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 1, Michigan
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Founder and leader of Levadeh (nonprofit organization)
- Website
- lavetagp.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 11newsBallot certification status for Davenport remains unresolved per separate tracker
A US Midterm Tracker, reporting candidate data retrieved September 28, lists Davenport among candidates whose ballot certification it had not independently confirmed, conflicting with the general-election guide's 'on the ballot' listing. Official Michigan certification could not be verified from available materials.
Michigan — US Midterm Tracker 2026 · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9filingDavenport listed as Green Party candidate in Michigan 2026 general election guide
A Michigan 2026 General Election candidate directory identifies LaVeta Davenport as running for Michigan's 1st District seat under the Green Party, with 'Convention' listed as the filing method, and notes she is among the candidates on the November ballot. The source is not an official state election record.
Michigan 2026 General Election Guide: Candidates & Ballot · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 27newsLaVeta Davenport listed as Green Party candidate in MI-01 race profile
The Political Group published a candidate profile for the MI-01 race identifying LaVeta Davenport (G) as a Green Party candidate and describing her as founder of Levadeh, a nonprofit focused on health, education, relationships, and ownership. This is a third-party description, not a direct statement from Davenport.
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Sources 4
- [1] Michigan — US Midterm Tracker 2026(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Michigan 2026 General Election Guide: Candidates & Ballot(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] What It Would Take for Callie Barr to Win MI-01 in 2026(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [4] LaVeta Davenport for Congressional District 1(opens in a new tab) Sep 4, 2026