Don Ufford

Don Ufford's career experience includes working in automotive engineering and manufacturing and as the director of global vehicle engineering at Ford Motor Company. He also worked at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), and in the Made in America Office (MIAO) in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).[1]

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Build Things In Michigan

Donald Trump’s erratic actions and reckless tariffs are hurting the auto industry and putting a tariff tax on Michigan families. With over 30 years of experience in the auto industry, Don knows that Trump’s actions are going to cost Michigan thousands of jobs in the manufacturing and automotive supply chain.

Don and his teams redesigned and relaunched the Ford Mustang and the legendary F-150, leading to the opening of a new Michigan auto plant that is still in operation today, providing thousands of good-paying jobs. After Ford, Don fought to secure $50 million to train workers here in Michigan.

In Congress, he will put that experience to work to create jobs and grow American manufacturing right here in Michigan.Protect Our Healthcare

Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress are putting Americans’ health at risk by cutting Medicaid, threatening to increase costs for plans under the Affordable Care Act, and making public health decisions that break with recommendations by the nation’s leading doctors and scientists.

In Congress, Don will restore Medicaid funding for families, hospitals, and nursing homes. He’ll work to increase health insurance access through the Affordable Care Act, lower prescription drug prices, and fight against the Trump administration’s attack on science so that Michiganders have access to vaccines and other tools available to keep them healthy and safe.Lower Costs

Growing up, Don and his family didn’t have much, but they knew that with hard work and a little help from their community, they could make ends meet. Today, costs are rising on everything from housing, to healthcare, to groceries. Michigan families are struggling to just get by, and Donald Trump and politicians in Washington are making it even harder by giving tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy at the expense of working families.

As an engineer, Don was tasked with solving complex problems in building the next generation of automobiles. In Congress, he’ll use those skills to lower costs of everyday items like groceries, lower the cost of housing, and cut taxes for working families, so that we can build a stronger middle class.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I’m passionate about strengthening manufacturing, lowering costs, expanding healthcare, and protecting our fundamental freedoms. As a Ford engineer, I saw how stable supply chains and skilled workers power Michigan’s middle class, and I’ve called out reckless policies that threaten those jobs. I’m focused on making essentials more affordable, investing in training and infrastructure, and defending reproductive freedom and voting rights so every Michigander has a fair shot.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

15 Business and Community Leaders Across Southeast Michigan

Campaign websiteUfford's campaign website stated the following:Lower Costs for MichigandersGrowing up, Don and his family didn’t have much, but they knew that with hard work and a little help from their community, they could make ends meet. Today, costs are rising on everything. Michigan families are struggling to afford the basics - housing, healthcare, groceries, and utilities, and Donald Trump and politicians in Washington are making it even harder by giving tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy at the expense of working families.  As an engineer, Don was tasked with solving complex problems in building the next generation of automobiles. In Congress, he’ll use those skills to lower costs for Michigan families so that they can get ahead, not just get by. Don will:Stop Trump's reckless tariff taxes so that we can bring down the cost of groceries.Make universal childcare and universal Pre-K a reality, so that families can afford to raise their kids here in Michigan.Build more clean energy, so that we can lower utility bills.Ensure all Michiganders have a path to buying a home by 30.Cut taxes for working families to build a stronger middle class.Don is not a career politician. He rejects all Corporate PAC money, so he's ready to fight back against the billionaires that are raising costs on all of us.Build Good Jobs Here in MichiganDon has spent his life building things - including cars and trucks, and building a family here in Michigan. Don is running to make our economy more fair. That means building more of the things we need here in Michigan, and creating strong family-supporting jobs.Donald Trump’s erratic actions and reckless tariffs are hurting our auto industry and putting a tariff tax on Michigan families. With over 30 years of experience in the auto industry, Don knows that Trump’s actions are going to cost Michigan thousands of jobs in the manufacturing and automotive supply chain.Don and his teams redesigned and relaunched the Ford Mustang and the legendary F-150, leading to the opening of a new Michigan auto plant that is still in operation today, providing thousands of good-paying jobs. After Ford, Don fought to secure $50 million to train workers here in Michigan and worked to expedite the clean energy and EV transition. In Congress, he will put that experience to work to create jobs and grow American manufacturing right here in Michigan, including strengthening our auto industry and building the clean energy infrastructure of the future. Don will also fight to raise wages for workers across the board by protecting the right to organize a union and raising the federal minimum wage.Protect Our HealthcareDonald Trump and Republicans in Congress are putting Americans’ health at risk by cutting Medicaid, gutting the Affordable Care Act, and making public health decisions that break with recommendations by the nation’s leading doctors and scientists. This is personal for Don and Rebecca. When Rebecca had a heart transplant, their family relied on the Affordable Care Act for her recovery. Don will fight to ensure everyone in Michigan can get the healthcare coverage they need and deserve. Here's what Don will fight to do:Restore Medicaid funding for families, hospitals, and nursing homes.Expand health insurance access through the Affordable Care Act.Lower prescription drug prices.Create a public option for healthcare, and work towards Medicare For All.Fight against the Trump administration’s attack on science.Protect Our DemocracyToday, Trump and Republicans in Washington are attacking our fundamental rights and targeting Michiganders. The progress we’ve made on voting rights, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, a woman’s right to choose, and our first amendment rights are all under attack.Don is against Trump's war of choice in Iran, and he will fight to end that war immediately.Don will fight to abolish Trump's ICE.Don will fight to pass a new Voting Rights Act, ban gerrymandering nationwide, and get money out of politics.Don will defend a woman's right to choose.Don will protect the dignity and safety of LGBTQ Michiganders.Don will protect our first amendment rights.Don will ensure that we protect and expand full civil rights protections for all Michiganders.This is about standing up for what's right. Don will never back down from that fight.Fight Washington CorruptionDon is the first candidate in this race to refuse all Corporate PAC money, all Utility PAC money, and to call to ban Congressional stock trading.As a signer on End Citizens United’s Unrig Washington pledge, Don commits to:Refuse Corporate PAC Money, ensuring his campaign is powered by people, not political insiders.Ban Stock Trading by Members of Congress.Crack down on Dark Money in our elections.Don also commits to:Fight for Congressional term limitsFight to ban members of Congress from becoming lobbyistsIt's time to end Washington's self-serving politics, special tax breaks for billionaires, and make life more fair for working people.— Don Ufford's campaign website (July 28, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.