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Michigan · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 5

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Official source: Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections (Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson) ↗(opens in a new tab) · check the state's own candidate list for the final word

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Tim Walberg Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent Tim Walberg represents Michigan's 5th Congressional District and chairs the House Education and the Workforce Committee. Full profile → Christian Vukasovich Democratic Democratic challenger running against incumbent Rep. Tim Walberg in Michigan's 5th Congressional District in 2026 Full profile → Jim Bronke Green Green Party candidate for Michigan's 5th Congressional District; retired electronics and systems engineer Full profile → Ronald A Muszynski Libertarian Libertarian candidate for U.S. House, Michigan's 5th District (2026); retired turbine engine design engineer Full profile → Sharon Marie Renier U.S. Taxpayers Sharon Marie Renier, U.S. Taxpayers Party candidate for Michigan's 5th Congressional District in 2026 Full profile →

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IssueTim Walberg
Republican
Christian Vukasovich
Democratic
Jim Bronke
Green
Ronald A Muszynski
Libertarian
Economy & jobsPrioritizes job growth, tax cuts, and reducing regulation Supports higher wages, PRO Act, unions, and keeping jobs in the U.S. Supports cutting military spending; keep money in the U.S. Opposes Federal Reserve; wants to end it and balance the budget
HousingSupports increasing housing supply and cutting regulatory barriers Supports affordable, stable housing for working families no sourced position no sourced position
Health careSupports market-based healthcare reform and lower premiums Supports Medicare for All and protecting rural hospitals Supports government-funded health insurance option alongside private care Criticizes insurance industry control over healthcare system
ImmigrationSupports border security and enforcement while backing legal immigration Supports secure borders with Dreamer protections and due process Secure the border; oppose interior ICE enforcement Supports constitutional protections for all residents including noncitizens
Abortion & reproductive rightsOpposes abortion; supports pro-life legislation no sourced position Supports abortion access in all cases; opposes federal limits no sourced position
EducationSupports local control, school choice, and workforce training Supports investment in education and workforce training Opposes school vouchers and charter schools; supports Dept. of Education no sourced position
Climate & energySupports private-sector innovation over government mandates to reduce emissions Supports renewable energy, grid investment, and clean water protections Strongly agrees man-made climate change requires urgent action Opposes exclusive solar focus; supports energy diversification
Crime & public safetySupports stricter bail policies and harsh penalties for fentanyl trafficking Opposes use of armed plainclothed militias for civil enforcement Opposes redirecting police funds to community programs no sourced position
Taxes & budgetSupports extending 2017 tax cuts and reducing government spending Supports taxpayer accountability and opposition to corporate subsidies Focuses on reducing medical costs as key to retaining wealth Opposes Federal Reserve; calls to End the Fed and balance the budget
GunsStrongly supports Second Amendment rights for law-abiding citizens Identified as supporting common-sense gun-safety laws Supports limiting automatic weapons no sourced position
Democracy & electionsSupports voter ID, voter-roll maintenance, and opposes noncitizen voting Opposes corporate influence in elections; supports ban on congressional stock trading Supports ranked-choice voting; opposes abolishing Electoral College; supports voter ID Frames election as a choice between freedom and self-enslavement
Foreign policy & defenseSupports U.S. military strikes on Iran and robust national defense Prefers diplomacy; opposes unconstitutional military action; supports veterans Opposes U.S. overseas military interventions; supports reducing aid to Israel Anti-war; favors trade partnerships over military intervention

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