Matt Maasdam

Maasdam obtained a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan. Maasdam served 20 years in the U.S. Navy as a SEAL, including serving as the lead instructor for the SEALs' "Hell Week" training program and as a military aide to President Barack Obama (D). After leaving the armed forces, Maasdam worked at Under Armour and founded two e-commerce businesses.[1]

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Campaign websiteMaasdam's campaign website stated the following:Lowering Everyday CostsWe can all feel it: these days, when you pay your bills or check out at the store, everything just costs more. It makes life harder. Matt is focused on bringing down the biggest expenses for families: health care, housing, groceries, and childcare.For Matt, it all starts with protecting Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act to help keep costs down. But he’ll go beyond that to make care more affordable and easier to get. He supports making insurance on the exchange less expensive, taking on the drug companies to bring their prices down, capping out-of-pocket costs, and allowing anyone to buy into Medicare. And health care is only one part of the family budget. Matt also supports cutting red tape to build more housing, rolling back tariffs that drive up home and grocery prices, and expanding access to childcare so parents have real options.Defending Democracy & FreedomMatt has dedicated his life to serving our country, and he’s running for Congress to continue defending the Constitution here at home. He’ll always fight for our rights – free speech, fair elections, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and women’s rights, including the right to choose. When the Trump administration abuses their power, whether it’s deploying troops against civilians or putting themselves above the law, Matt will stand firm to protect the foundation of our democracy. No president, no administration, and no political party is bigger than the Constitution. But Matt knows that trust in government is broken. People see members of Congress cashing PAC checks, making suspicious stock trades, and cozying up to lobbyists, then turning around and voting for corporate interests, not the middle class. They’re right to be angry. Matt won’t take a dime of corporate PAC money. He’ll fight to ban congressional stock trading, shut the revolving door with lobbyists, and get dark money out of politics. Matt’s love of country runs deep, and he’ll never give up the fight for a more perfect union.Protecting the Michigan DreamMid-Michigan is a place that makes things and grows things – and we invented the idea that hard work should lead to a better life. Matt wants to keep that promise alive for the next generation. That means making more essential goods here in America, ensuring jobs pay fair wages, and keeping our manufacturing and food supply chains strong so we’re not dependent on countries like China.Matt knows a strong middle class depends on strong unions and strong public schools. He supports the PRO Act to make it easier for workers to organize and win better pay and benefits. And he’ll fight to ensure every public school is fully funded so every child, no matter their ZIP code, has the chance to succeed.As new industries like AI, advanced manufacturing, and digital assets reshape the global economy, Matt will make sure Michigan leads the way: conducting research at our universities and building the future right here at home. He supports clear, commonsense rules for digital assets that protect consumers while encouraging responsible innovation. And he’ll make sure Michigan families are at the forefront of the AI safety conversation, protecting kids from harmful content and keeping their data and privacy secure.— Matt Maasdam's campaign website (May 16, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.