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Michigan · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 9

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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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Lisa McClain Republican · Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain represents Michigan's 9th District and chairs the House Republican Conference in the 119th Congress. Full profile → Destiny Clayton Green Green Party nominee for Michigan's 9th Congressional District in the November 2026 general election. Full profile → Jim Walkowicz Working Class Party Working Class Party candidate for Michigan's 9th Congressional District in the 2026 general election Full profile → John Vlahos U.S. Taxpayers Party John G. Vlahos is the U.S. Taxpayers Party candidate for Michigan's 9th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Kevin Vayko Libertarian Libertarian candidate Kevin Vayko challenges incumbent Rep. Lisa McClain in Michigan's 9th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Ray Pooley Democratic Ray Pooley, Democratic challenger and CNC machinist, is running for Michigan's 9th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueLisa McClain
Republican
Destiny Clayton
Green
Jim Walkowicz
Working Class Party
John Vlahos
U.S. Taxpayers Party
Economy & jobsSupports lower taxes and deregulation to grow the economy no sourced position Holds big business and wealthy accountable; demands living wages Supports lower taxes and limiting government spending
HousingSupports expanding housing supply and modernizing federal rules no sourced position Supports affordable housing as a working-class priority no sourced position
Health careOpposes ACA as unaffordable; supports market-based alternatives Supports Medicare for All and views healthcare as a human right Supports a functioning public health system no sourced position
ImmigrationSupports border security, wall construction, and strict enforcement no sourced position no sourced position Opposes amnesty; supports legal immigration
Abortion & reproductive rights100% pro-life; opposes federal abortion funding no sourced position Supports federal legislation guaranteeing abortion rights Opposes abortion; supports pre-born personhood
EducationSupports empowering parents and students; backs cost transparency no sourced position Supports good schools as a working-class priority Supports school choice; opposes federal Dept. of Education
Climate & energyOpposes green mandates; supports all-of-the-above energy production no sourced position Holds polluters responsible; supports cleaner, affordable green economy no sourced position
Crime & public safetyStrong supporter of law enforcement funding and officer safety no sourced position Links crime to poverty and inequality rather than enforcement alone no sourced position
Taxes & budgetSupports broad tax cuts including no tax on tips and child tax credit expansion no sourced position no sourced position Supports a single-rate (flat) tax system
GunsStrongly opposes any restrictions on Second Amendment rights no sourced position Opposes assault weapons but emphasizes addressing root causes no sourced position
Democracy & electionsSupports proof-of-citizenship requirement for voter registration no sourced position Rejects mass-fraud claims; supports broad voting rights Supports abolishing electronic voting and returning to paper ballots
Foreign policy & defenseSupports America First foreign policy and strong military; skeptical of Ukraine aid no sourced position no sourced position Wants to hold China accountable at The Hague for COVID-19 deaths

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