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Michael
Bouchard

Army veteran Michael Bouchard is the 2026 Republican nominee for Michigan's 10th Congressional District.

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Background

Michael Bouchard (Jr.) is the Republican nominee for U.S. House Michigan District 10 in the November 2026 general election. He is a U.S. Army veteran who served as a captain, including in the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions, and deployed to Iraq and the U.S. southern border. His campaign states he served as chief operations officer for a 1,200-soldier Michigan Army National Guard infantry battalion and was awarded the Bronze Star. 82228

Bouchard is a graduate of Michigan State University's ROTC program and is from Rochester Hills, Michigan. The 2026 congressional race marks his first run for public office; he holds no prior elected positions. 2728

He won the Republican primary on August 4, 2026, after incumbent Republican John James vacated the seat to run for governor. Bouchard has been endorsed by the Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC and received support from both the national Republican Party and former President Donald Trump. 111522

His campaign platform has emphasized opposition to what he characterizes as socialist policies, lower costs, and improved education. 823

At a glance

Party
Republican
Running for
U.S. House · District 10, Michigan
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Website
bouchardforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Date unknown
    news
    Bouchard campaign raises ~$1.4M through July 15, with ~$958K cash on hand

    FEC records compiled by ChamberLight showed Bouchard's committees raised about $1.4 million, spent about $456,000, and had about $958,000 cash on hand as of July 15, 2026.

    Michigan's 10th Congressional District 2026: Hines vs. Bouchard | ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 6
    news
    Bouchard's tough-on-crime campaign messaging highlighted in national AP report

    The Associated Press reported that Bouchard claimed opponent Christina Hines supports 'woke, soft on crime, socialist policies,' as part of a broader Republican tough-on-crime midterm messaging strategy.

    Republicans focus on tough-on-crime message before ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 30
    endorsement
    Detroit Free Press endorses Hines over Bouchard, criticizing his Social Security answers

    The Detroit Free Press editorial board endorsed Democrat Christina Hines, criticizing Bouchard's answers on Social Security and other policy questions during an interview with the board.

    The Freep's pick for the 10th U.S. House District · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 28
    news
    MI-10 race described as highly competitive toss-up by Michigan Public Radio

    Michigan Public Radio characterized the Bouchard vs. Hines contest as a toss-up. No specific public poll with a topline was identified in the sources reviewed.

    Michigan's Tenth Congressional race could determine which party ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 27
    endorsement
    Detroit News editorial board endorses Bouchard in Michigan's 10th District race

    The Detroit News endorsed Bouchard, citing his positions on manufacturing, the auto industry, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, the Detroit Arsenal, and lowering costs.

    Detroit News endorses in Michigan's 10th Congressional District race · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 22
    endorsement
    Bouchard endorses John James for governor

    Bay News 9 reported that Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard endorsed John James for governor. The article also noted Bouchard's own primary victory for the MI-10 congressional seat.

    Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard endorses John ... · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 9
    news
    Bouchard speaks at Republican convention in Dallas, cites military service and anti-socialism message

    Michigan Public Radio reported Bouchard addressed the GOP's Dallas midterm convention, speaking about his military service and opposition to what he calls socialism. He was quoted saying: 'A storm is approaching…that must be defeated before it leaves this country in ruins.'

    Michigan's Tenth Congressional race could determine which party ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Aug 4
    filing
    Michael Bouchard wins Republican primary for Michigan's 10th Congressional District

    Bouchard won the GOP nomination for the open seat vacated by John James, who is running for governor. His vote total or percentage was not reported.

    Michigan's Tenth Congressional race could determine which party ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Citizens for Traditional Values PAC organization
    Listed as an endorser for District 10 by the organization and in iVoterGuide; no endorsement date stated. ctvmichigan.org
  • Former Gov. John Engler and other Michigan and local officials official
    Bouchard's campaign page lists Engler, state legislators, local officials, and former officeholders; no dates provided. bouchardforcongress.com
  • Rep. Gabe Evans official
    Listed on Bouchard's campaign endorsements page; no date shown. bouchardforcongress.com
  • Police Officers Association of Michigan, Oakland County Chiefs of Police Association, With Honor, SEAL PAC, and Turning Point Action organization
    All listed on Bouchard's campaign endorsements page; no dates provided. bouchardforcongress.com
  • Mike Johnson, Steve Scalise, Tom Emmer, and Lisa McClain official
    House Speaker, Majority Leader, Majority Whip, and Republican Conference Chair named as Bouchard endorsers by Fox News; individual endorsement dates not given. Detroit News reported McClain and other prominent House Republicans endorsed Bouchard following Trump's endorsement. foxnews.com
  • Pastor Lorenzo Sewell other
    Listed as an endorser on Bouchard's campaign page and in iVoterGuide; no date stated. bouchardforcongress.com
  • Right to Life of Michigan / Right to Life of Michigan PLM-PAC organization
    Listed on Bouchard's campaign page and in iVoterGuide; no endorsement date stated. bouchardforcongress.com
  • Rep. Jim Jordan official
    Listed among Bouchard's endorsements in iVoterGuide's candidate profile; no endorsement date given. ivoterguide.com
  • Detroit News editorial board newspaper
    Endorsed Bouchard in its editorial: 'We are better aligned with Michael Bouchard's conservative worldview and endorse him in the 10th Congressional District race.' detroitnews.com · Sep 28, 2026
  • President Donald Trump (reiteration) official
    Trump reiterated his endorsement of Bouchard in a Truth Social post dated September 21, 2026. trumpstruth.org · Sep 21, 2026
  • Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America Candidate Fund organization
    Announced endorsement of Bouchard on July 31, 2026. sbaprolife.org · Jul 31, 2026
  • Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac organization
    Endorsed Bouchard as a 'Friend of Agriculture'; reported in a Farm Bureau story dated July 8, 2026, without a more precise announcement date. michfb.com · Jul 8, 2026
  • President Donald Trump official
    Trump endorsed Bouchard for Michigan's 10th District via Truth Social; reported by Detroit News on June 22, 2026. Trump reiterated support in a post dated September 21, 2026. detroitnews.com · Jun 22, 2026
  • Michigan Chamber of Commerce organization
    The Chamber's PAC Board endorsed Bouchard for the 10th District as part of its announced statewide congressional endorsements. michamber.com · Jun 12, 2026

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$1.62M
Spent
$479K
Cash on hand
$1.14M

As of Aug 19, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6MI10359(opens in a new tab)

Sources 18

  1. [1] Mike Bouchard for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  2. [2] Voter Guide Profile for MI U.S. Rep, Dist., 10 candidate(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] Republicans focus on tough-on-crime message before ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  4. [4] The Freep's pick for the 10th U.S. House District(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  5. [5] Detroit News endorses in Michigan's 10th Congressional District race(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  6. [6] Michigan's 10th Congressional District 2026: Hines vs. Bouchard | ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  7. [7] Michigan's Tenth Congressional race could determine which party ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  8. [8] Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard endorses John ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  9. [9] Donald J. Trump: "Mike Bouchard has my Complete and Total ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  10. [10] Michael Bouchard(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  11. [11] Mike Bouchard for Congress(opens in a new tab) Aug 20, 2026
  12. [12] Bronze Star veteran Michael Bouchard wins Michigan ... - Fox News(opens in a new tab) Aug 4, 2026
  13. [13] Leading Nat’l Pro-Life Group Endorses Captain Mike Bouchard for MI-10 - SBA Pro-Life America(opens in a new tab) Jul 31, 2026
  14. [14] Michael Bouchard emphasizes agriculture in 10th District ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 8, 2026
  15. [15] Trump backs Bouchard in Michigan's only competitive GOP House primary(opens in a new tab) Jun 22, 2026
  16. [16] Election 2026: Michigan Chamber announces statewide ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 12, 2026
  17. [17] Iran war makes things personal for veteran candidates(opens in a new tab) Mar 30, 2026
  18. [18] Candidate Endorsements | Citizens for Traditional Values(opens in a new tab) Mar 9, 2022
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