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A Rhodes Scholar and physician, El-Sayed previously rebuilt Detroit's health department and canceled over $700 million in medical debt. He emphasizes removing corporate influence from politics, addressing affordability, and holding powerful interests accountable.

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Alexandria Taylor ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Andrew Kamal ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Bensson Samuel ran for U.S. House Michigan District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Bernadette Smith ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Bob Carr ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Craig Henley Johnson ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Douglas Marsh, a Green Party journalist and educator, is running for the U.S. Senate from Michigan in his first run. He emphasizes providing universal healthcare, ending unauthorized military operations, and reforming housing policy.

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Frederick Heurtebise ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Gary Peters ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026.

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Genevieve Peters Scott ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Glenn Wilson ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Gregory Charles Jones ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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J.D. Wilson ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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James Craig ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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James Frizzell ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Joseph Tate ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026.

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Kent Benham ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Leslie Love ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026.

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Lydia Christensen is a CEO and computer scientist running for U.S. Senate in Michigan for the first time. She emphasizes preserving constitutional and civil rights, especially digital rights; promoting clean renewable energy and protecting national forests; and implementing comprehensive healthcare through Medicaid for all.

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Michael Hoover ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Mike Rogers is a former FBI agent and congressman running for U.S. Senate. He supports expanding homeownership opportunities through assisted savings programs, securing borders, and strengthening military capabilities.

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Nasser Beydoun ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Nikki Snyder ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026.

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Pamela Pugh ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026.

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Peter Meijer ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026.

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Rachel Howard ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Rebekah Curran ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Sharon Savage ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026.

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Timothy Long is a candidate for U.S. Senate Michigan in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.

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TJ Stephens ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Travis Zollner ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Walter Kristy is running for office for the first time.

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William White ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Zack Burns ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Arnett Satterla is libertarian candidate for U.S. House Michigan District 1, running for office for the first time.

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Bensson Samuel ran for U.S. House Michigan District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Callie Barr, a attorney, is running for U.S. House Michigan District 1 for the first time. Callie Barr emphasizes Support practical zoning reform so homes actually get built; fights that raise prices.

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Doc Kovaly is running as a U.S. Taxpayers Party candidate for Congress from Michigan's 1st District for the first time.

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J.D. Wilson ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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The incumbent congressman, Bergman is a retired Marine Corps lieutenant general and business owner. He emphasizes job creation through reduced regulations, tax reform, balanced budgets, pro-life values, and Second Amendment rights.

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The founder of Levadeh, a nonprofit focused on health, education, and economic opportunity, running for Michigan's 1st Congressional District. This is her first run for office. No additional information about her positions is available.

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Liz Hakola, a Working Class Party candidate, is running for U.S. House in Michigan's 1st Congressional District in her first campaign.

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Ryan Ruzziconi ran for U.S. House Michigan District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Zebulon Featherly is an electrician and wind turbine technician running for his first House term in Michigan's 1st District. He emphasizes strengthening education, healthcare, and clean energy, along with government transparency and accountability. Featherly says his goal is bringing people together across party lines and ensuring regular people have a voice in Congress.

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John Moolenaar is the Republican incumbent representing Michigan's 2nd District. A chemist, he emphasizes border security, reducing government involvement in healthcare, economic growth, veterans' support, and a strong military.

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Andrew Ault ran for U.S. House Michigan District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Ben Ambrose, a 20-year Marine infantryman, emphasizes affordability, strong schools, Medicare for All, veteran support, environmental protection, and community safety for Michigan's 2nd District.

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Charlotte Magoon is a registered nurse running for U.S. House from Michigan's 2nd District as a Green Party candidate for the first time. She emphasizes universal healthcare access, fair wages, corporate accountability, and representation beyond the two major parties.

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Michael Lynch ran for U.S. House Michigan District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Ray Johnson ran for U.S. House Michigan District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Richard Carrizales ran for U.S. House Michigan District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Richard Sills is running for this office for the first time for U.S. House Michigan District 2. Richard Sills supports healthcare and energy.

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Incumbent U.S. House member from Michigan's 3rd District and attorney. Focuses on protecting Medicare and Social Security, controlling rising healthcare and education costs, bringing good-paying jobs to West Michigan, combating climate change, and protecting reproductive rights.

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Amanda Le'Anne Brunzell ran for U.S. House Michigan District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Andrew Jackson Willis ran for U.S. House Michigan District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Audra Lemons-Johnson ran for U.S. House Michigan District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Cathy Albro ran for U.S. House Michigan District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Doug Booth ran for U.S. House Michigan District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Gabriella Manolache ran for U.S. House Michigan District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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J. Allen Fiorletta ran for U.S. House Michigan District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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James Lower ran for U.S. House Michigan District 3 in 2026.

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Jason Ickes ran for U.S. House Michigan District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Joe Jock is a Green Party candidate running for his first House term. He emphasizes removing money from politics, family court reform, and supporting universal healthcare and workers' rights.

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Joel Langlois ran for U.S. House Michigan District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Justin Amash ran for U.S. House Michigan District 3 in 2026.

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Nick Colvin ran for U.S. House Michigan District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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A meteorologist with extensive media and community board experience, Terri DeBoer is running for Congress from Michigan's 3rd District for the first time. She prioritizes affordable healthcare through patient choice, tax cuts and reduced regulation for businesses, and secure borders.

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Zachary Ketchum ran for U.S. House Michigan District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Bill Huizenga is the incumbent U.S. Representative from Michigan's Fourth District, serving since 2011. He supports job creation, balanced budgets, protecting life, agriculture, and Second Amendment rights.

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Chris Glasser ran for U.S. House Michigan District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Jessica Swartz ran for U.S. House Michigan District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Joseph Alfonso ran for U.S. House Michigan District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Richard Aaron ran for U.S. House Michigan District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Sean McCann is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Michigan District 4 in the 2026 general election.

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Senan Saleh ran for U.S. House Michigan District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Shafina Barnett is running for U.S. House Michigan District 4. This is their first run for office.

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Steve Carra is a Republican candidate for Michigan House of Representatives District 36 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

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Tim Walberg is a clergy, the incumbent, for Michigan District 5. Tim Walberg emphasizes Growing jobs and returning to a healthy economy.

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Bryan Trouten ran for U.S. House Michigan District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Christian Vukasovich is a teacher and college professor running for U.S. House from Michigan's 5th District for the first time. He emphasizes building an economy for working people, safeguarding constitutional rights, and investing in education and rural infrastructure.

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Christina Fitchett-Hickson ran for U.S. House Michigan District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Ethan Hobson ran for U.S. House Michigan District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Jacob Vravis ran for U.S. House Michigan District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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James Bronke is an engineer. A first-time candidate emphasizing smart answers to tough problemsa plan for changeour constitution is our guide.

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Matthew Clauss ran for U.S. House Michigan District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Ronald Muszynski, is running for U.S. House Michigan District 5 for the first time.

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Sharon Renier is running for her first House term in Michigan's 5th Congressional District on the U.S. Taxpayers Party ticket.

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Aida Gray ran for U.S. House Michigan District 6 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Andrew Tidwell ran for U.S. House Michigan District 6 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Clyde Shabazz is a Green candidate for U.S. House Michigan District 6 in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.

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Debbie Dingell spent over 30 years with General Motors and holds degrees from Georgetown and the University of Michigan. The incumbent representative from Michigan's 6th District, she advocates for healthcare quality, protecting the Great Lakes, and combating climate change.

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Gina Johnsen is a Republican candidate for Michigan State Senate District 33 in the 2026 election.

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Heather Smiley, is running for U.S. House Michigan District 6 for the first time. Heather Smiley emphasizes Vista Maria United Auto Workers.

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Jason Cloutier ran for U.S. House Michigan District 6 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Jon Rocha ran for U.S. House Michigan District 6 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Running as a Working Class Party candidate for this first U.S. House bid from Michigan's 6th Congressional District, Rayburn is on the general election ballot. No additional information about her platform is currently available.

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Michael Mickevicius is a candidate for U.S. House Michigan District 6 in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.

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A Libertarian Party candidate and current Chair of the Michigan Libertarian Party, Teagan is running for the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 6th Congressional District.

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Tom Barrett, the incumbent, is a retired Army Chief Warrant Officer and helicopter pilot. He emphasizes making housing affordable, controlling healthcare costs through patient-centered reforms, and limiting military interventions.

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Alexandra Prieditis ran for U.S. House Michigan District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Bruce Gidner ran for U.S. House Michigan District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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C.B. Smith ran for U.S. House Michigan District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Elyon Badger ran for U.S. House Michigan District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Felix Thibodeau ran for U.S. House Michigan District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Josh Cowen ran for U.S. House Michigan District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Muhammad Salman Rais ran for U.S. House Michigan District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Ryan William Hall ran for U.S. House Michigan District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Samuel Branscum ran for U.S. House Michigan District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Samuel Larson ran for U.S. House Michigan District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Shane Dedrick is a Green candidate for U.S. House Michigan District 7 in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.

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William Lawrence is running for this office for the first time for U.S. House Michigan District 7. William Lawrence supports healthcare and science.

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Kristen McDonald Rivet is an executive and the incumbent. Kristen McDonald Rivet supports public education.

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C. Mia Pettus is a Libertarian candidate for U.S. House Michigan District 8 in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.

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Cherie Lott ran for U.S. House Michigan District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Dan Kildee ran for U.S. House Michigan District 8 in 2026.

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Daniel Moilanen ran for U.S. House Michigan District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Jim Casha is a Green Party candidate running for the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 8th Congressional District in his first bid for office.

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Kathy Goodwin is a class party) is running for election to the u running for office for the first time for U.S. House Michigan District 8.

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Martin Blank ran for U.S. House Michigan District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Mike Detmer ran for U.S. House Michigan District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Nikki Snyder ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026.

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Sheldon Neeley ran for U.S. House Michigan District 8 in 2026.

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Thomas J. Smith, an engineer, is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Michigan District 8 in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.

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Daltson Atwell ran for U.S. House Michigan District 9 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Destiny Clayton is a Green candidate for U.S. House Michigan District 9 in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.

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Fernando Valdez ran for U.S. House Michigan District 9 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Jasen Cartwright ran for U.S. House Michigan District 9 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Jeffrey Jowske ran for U.S. House Michigan District 9 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Jim Walkowicz is an unaffiliated candidate for U.S. House Michigan District 9, running for office for the first time.

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Joel Needham ran for U.S. House Michigan District 9 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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John Vlahos is a candidate for U.S. House Michigan District 9 in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.

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Kevin Vayko is an environmental engineer running for U.S. House from Michigan's 9th District for the first time. He emphasizes applying engineering expertise to policy, restricting government interference in victimless crimes, and addressing climate change.

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The incumbent U.S. Representative, Lisa McClain is a nonprofit executive and founder of the North End Support Team. She earned a business degree from Northwood University and represents Michigan's 9th Congressional District.

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Ray Pooley is a third-generation machinist and small farmer running for U.S. House Michigan District 9 for the first time. He advocates for blue-collar workers through wage increases and tax relief, protecting small farms from monopolies and environmental threats, and establishing Medicare for All. Pooley emphasizes supporting working families and rural communities.

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Wyatt Clark ran for U.S. House Michigan District 9 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Alex Hawkins is a Democratic candidate for Michigan House of Representatives District 55 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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Andrea Kirby is a candidate running for her first House term in Michigan's 10th District on the Working Class Party ticket.

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Anil Kumar ran for U.S. House Michigan District 10 in 2026.

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Bisham Singh ran for U.S. House Michigan District 10 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Brandon Mikula ran for U.S. House Michigan District 10 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Brian Steven Jaye ran for U.S. House Michigan District 10 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Casey Armitage ran for U.S. House Michigan District 10 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Christina Hines, a prosecutor running for her first time, emphasizes lowering costs for families, protecting children, strengthening schools, and supporting workers for Michigan's 10th District.

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Cody Ingram ran for U.S. House Michigan District 10 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Don Wellington ran for U.S. House Michigan District 10 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Eric Esshaki ran for U.S. House Michigan District 10 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Jeffrey Jowske ran for U.S. House Michigan District 9 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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John James is a business executive for Governor of Michigan. The candidate prioritizes education and addresses healthcare affordability.

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Business consultant and grassroots civic leader running for U.S. House in Michigan. Nkromo emphasizes community economic power, regional economic resilience, and completing neglected infrastructure work.

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A military veteran running for his first federal office, Bouchard prioritizes protecting American manufacturing and jobs. He emphasizes border security to combat drug trafficking and backs parental involvement in schools.

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Mike Saliba is a Libertarian running for his first House term. He advocates for withdrawing troops from overseas deployments, protecting privacy and civil liberties, and addressing national debt through balanced budgets.

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Rhonda Powell ran for U.S. House Michigan District 10 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Richard Piwko ran for U.S. House Michigan District 10 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Steven Elliott ran for U.S. House Michigan District 10 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Tripp Adams ran for U.S. House Michigan District 10 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Anil Kumar ran for U.S. House Michigan District 10 in 2026.

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Anthony Paesano is a Republican candidate for Michigan State Senate District 7 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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David Batu ran for U.S. House Michigan District 11 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Ethan Baker is an attorney and former mayor of Troy running for U.S. House in Michigan for the first time. He emphasizes unity, bridging political division, and solving community problems.

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Evan Space ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Farid Ishac, a Libertarian engineer with 37 years of automotive experience, emphasizes constitutional rights and freedoms for Michigan's 11th Congressional District.

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Gabi Grossbard ran for U.S. House Michigan District 11 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Jeremy Moss, with experience on the Southfield City Council, emphasizes defending democracy, lowering healthcare costs, and addressing affordability in Michigan's 11th Congressional District.

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Michael Steger is a Republican candidate for Michigan House of Representatives District 6 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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Michelle Murphy ran for U.S. House Michigan District 11 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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A Green Party candidate running for his first term, Teasdale is seeking election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 11th Congressional District.

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Scott Thomas Keller ran for U.S. House Michigan District 11 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Stu Baker ran for U.S. House Michigan District 11 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Sumukh Kallur ran for U.S. House Michigan District 11 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Tony Prieto ran for U.S. House Michigan District 11 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Rashida Tlaib, the incumbent attorney and former state legislator, emphasizes bold economic legislation, neighborhood service centers, and accountability for Michigan's 13th District.

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Allen Downer ran for U.S. House Michigan District 12 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Anthony Carbonaro ran for U.S. House Michigan District 12 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Brenda Sanders earned her law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy and practiced law for 24 years in criminal and family law. Running as a Green candidate for Congress from Michigan's 12th District, she advocates for anti-hate crime legislation.

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Gary Walkowicz is a candidate, running for office for the first time.

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Hassan Nehme is a Republican candidate for Michigan House of Representatives District 15 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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James Hooper is a republican candidate running for office for the first time.

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Linda Sawyer ran for U.S. House Michigan District 12 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Marc Joseph Sosnowski, a business consultant, running for the first time, supports education and environment.

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Michelle Wooddell ran for U.S. House Michigan District 12 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Phil Cavanagh ran for U.S. House Michigan District 12 in 2026.

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Royce Kinniebrew ran for U.S. House Michigan District 12 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Ryan Foster is a Republican candidate for Michigan House of Representatives District 18 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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Steven Elliott ran for U.S. House Michigan District 10 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Adam Hollier ran for U.S. House Michigan District 13 in 2026.

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Adrian Tonon ran for U.S. House Michigan District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Andrew Lorenz ran for U.S. House Michigan District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Angela McIntosh ran for U.S. House Michigan District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Anthony Carbonaro ran for U.S. House Michigan District 12 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Articia Bomer ran for U.S. House Michigan District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Burgess Foster, a Independent candidate, is running for office for the first time.

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Christopher Dardzinski worked 31 years in international trade and previously served on city council. Running for Congress from Michigan's 13th District for the first time, he emphasizes strict constitutional limits on federal power, economic reform, and reducing lobbyist influence.

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D. Etta Wilcoxon ran for U.S. House Michigan District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Danetta Simpson ran for U.S. House Michigan District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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David Dudenhoefer ran for U.S. House Michigan District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Donavan McKinney is a Democrat and former state legislative director running for Congress from Michigan's 13th District. He emphasizes union jobs and fair wages, environmental justice, healthcare access, and community investment.

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John Conyers III is a Democratic candidate for Michigan State Senate District 3 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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John Goci ran for U.S. House Michigan District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Kentiel White ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Kimberly Hill Knott ran for U.S. House Michigan District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Lorrie Rutledge ran for U.S. House Michigan District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Martell Bivings ran for U.S. House Michigan District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Mary Waters ran for U.S. House Michigan District 13 in 2026.

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Maurice Morton ran for U.S. House Michigan District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Michael Gilmore ran for U.S. House Michigan District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Mohammad Alam ran for U.S. House Michigan District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Naz Hassan ran for U.S. House Michigan District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Raelyn Light is a Green Party candidate running for U.S. House in Michigan District 13. This is her first run for office.

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Ralph Godbee Jr. ran for U.S. House Michigan District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Ramon Jackson ran for U.S. House Michigan District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Raphiel King ran for U.S. House Michigan District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Rogelio Landin ran for U.S. House Michigan District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Shelby Campbell ran for U.S. House Michigan District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Sherry Gay-Dagnogo ran for U.S. House Michigan District 13 in 2026.

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Simone Coleman is a candidate running for office for the first time.

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Stephen Patterson ran for U.S. House Michigan District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Taras Nykoriak is a Republican candidate running for office for the first time.

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Toni Mua ran for U.S. House Michigan District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Vance Patrick ran for U.S. House Michigan District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Doug Dern is running for Attorney General of Michigan. Doug Dern emphasizes education.

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Doug Lloyd is a Republican candidate running for Attorney General of Michigan for the first time.

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A first-time candidate, Savit advanced from the Democratic convention to run for Michigan Attorney General. He has not disclosed his professional background or campaign priorities.

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Jason Dye, Libertarian, is running for Attorney General of Michigan for the first time.

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Jeff Polonowski is running for Attorney General of Michigan in their first run for office. Jeff Polonowski emphasizes affordability and economy.

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John Ludtke is running for Attorney General of Michigan as a U.S. Taxpayers Party candidate for the first time.

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Alex Pagareskį ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Anthony Hudson is a former Army serviceman and small trucking company owner seeking his first election as a Libertarian candidate for Governor of Michigan. He emphasizes child safety, border security, and putting people before politics.

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Articia Bomer ran for U.S. House Michigan District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Austin Chenge ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Bill Cobbs ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Bob Scott ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Donna Brandenburg ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026.

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Douglas Campbell, is running for Governor of Michigan for the first time.

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Dwain Reynolds ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Evan Space ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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A software engineer and former city official, Gilchrist emphasizes protecting Michigan elections from federal interference and external threats. He supports campaign finance reform for transparency and safeguarding voter data.

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Jocelyn Benson is an associate law professor and former Michigan Secretary of State running for Governor. She emphasizes lowering costs for families through streamlined government services, increasing access to well-paying jobs, and protecting residents' rights and safety. Her agenda focuses on affordability.

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John James is a business executive for Governor of Michigan. The candidate prioritizes education and addresses healthcare affordability.

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Joyce Gipson ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Justin Giroux ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Karla Wagner ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Kentiel White ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Kevin Hogan ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Kim Thomas ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Marni Sawicki ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Michael Brown ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Michael Markey Jr. ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Mike Duggan ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026.

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Perry Johnson ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Ralph Rebandt ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Richard Sills is running for this office for the first time for U.S. House Michigan District 2. Richard Sills supports healthcare and energy.

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Ryan Henry Cox ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Tom Leonard ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026.

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Beau Parmenter is a Libertarian candidate running for Lieutenant Governor of Michigan for the first time.

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Green Party candidate running for Lieutenant Governor of Michigan.

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Jay DeBoyer is a business owner and the incumbent.

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Robert Cowper II, a member of the U.S. Taxpayers Party, is running for Lieutenant Governor of Michigan. This is his first run for office.

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Winnie Brinks served in the Michigan House and is running for Lieutenant Governor. She emphasizes funding public education, supporting small business job creation, and ensuring government transparency and accountability.

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Anthony Forlini is a certified financial planner and Macomb County Clerk whose office won national awards for innovation. Seeking Michigan Secretary of State, he emphasizes election integrity through practical safeguards and training, transparency in processes, and efficient service.

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Christine Sloan is a Libertarian candidate for Michigan Secretary of State in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.

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Green Party candidate Eric Borregard is running for his first term as Michigan Secretary of State. He prioritizes environmental protection, focusing on clean air and water as essential to sustaining life. Borregard emphasizes honest government and planetary conservation.

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A software engineer and former city official, Gilchrist emphasizes protecting Michigan elections from federal interference and external threats. He supports campaign finance reform for transparency and safeguarding voter data.

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Aughney is running for his first election as Michigan Secretary of State with U.S. Taxpayers Party affiliation.

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Wayne Harlos is a Libertarian candidate running for Lieutenant Governor of Colorado in his first campaign. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026.

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Charles Essner is a Libertarian candidate for Michigan State Board of Education in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.

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Christine Schwartz is a candidate for Michigan State Board of Education in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.

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Judith Pritchett is the Democratic incumbent on Michigan's State Board of Education. A retired educator with a Ph.D., she prioritizes improving student achievement, supporting education staff, and ensuring equitable opportunities for all.

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Kelli Monroe, is running for Michigan State Board of Education for the first time.

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Mary Anne Hering, is running for Michigan State Board of Education for the first time.

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Collins, a former financial analyst and Grosse Pointe school board member, supports back-to-basics academic excellence with phonics-based literacy and math skills. He emphasizes transparent state funding, parental rights in curriculum, and safe schools.

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Tiffany Tilley, with education and community development experience, is running for Michigan State Board of Education in her second campaign. She emphasizes women's rights, quality and affordable education, and supporting healthcare access and veterans.

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William Mohr II is running as a U.S. Taxpayers Party candidate for Michigan's State Board of Education for the first time.

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Wissam Charafeddine is an education administration running for this office for the first time for Michigan State Board of Education. Wissam Charafeddine supports education and environmental protection.

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Brianna Scott is a Democratic candidate for Michigan State University Board of Trustees in the 2026 general election. They are the incumbent.

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Daniel Patterson, a Libertarian and environmental professional, brings experience from the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility to his candidacy for Michigan State University Board of Trustees.

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Janet Sanger is running for Michigan State University Board of Trustees for the first time as a U.S. Taxpayers Party candidate. Her detailed campaign positions and background information are limited in available sources.

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An attorney running for Michigan State University Board of Trustees, this is his first run for office. He emphasizes transparency and accountability at the university level. His priorities include opening MSU meetings and records, ending secret-keeping, and recommitting to public service.

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John Sanger is running for Michigan State University Board of Trustees in their first run for office. John Sanger emphasizes taxes.

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Retired former Novi City Council member Julie Maday is running for her first term on the Michigan State University Board of Trustees. She prioritizes fiscal responsibility, institutional transparency, and tuition affordability while bringing an independent voice to board decisions.

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Kelly Tebay is a Democratic candidate for Michigan State University Board of Trustees in the 2026 general election.

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Victory is running for the Michigan State University Board of Trustees. A farmer and business owner, he emphasizes removing unnecessary business regulations, supporting technical education for workforce development, and promoting traditional community values.

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William White, a Libertarian, is running for an at-large seat on the Michigan State University Board of Trustees in his first bid for office.

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Yaz Ozbek is a Working Class Party candidate running for Michigan State University Board of Trustees at-large in her first run for office.

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Amir Makled is a Democratic candidate for University of Michigan Board of Regents in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.

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Andrew Chadderdon is the Libertarian party candidate. He emphasizes election integrity.

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Kyle Maas is running for University of Michigan Board of Regents. Kyle Maas emphasizes economic policy.

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Lena Epstein is a Republican running for University of Michigan Board of Regents in her first election. She co-owns Vesco Oil Corporation, an automotive lubricant distributor, and holds a Harvard bachelor's degree and Michigan MBA. Her priorities include affordable tuition, protecting free speech, and fiscal responsibility.

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Schostak is running for his first election to the University of Michigan Board of Regents as an at-large candidate with Republican party affiliation.

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Paul Brown is a Democratic candidate for University of Michigan Board of Regents in the 2026 general election. They are the incumbent.

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Alexander Avery is a truck driver running for this office for the first time for Wayne State University Board of Governors. Alexander Avery supports education and science.

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Andy Anuzis is running for this office for the first time for Wayne State University Board of Governors.

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Christa Murphy is a Republican candidate seeking her first election to an at-large seat on the Wayne State University Board of Governors.

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Jami Van Alstine is an infrastructure administrator and Wayne County resident running for the Wayne State University Board of Governors for the first time. She supports reducing tax burden while maintaining essential services, removing barriers to employment and business creation, and funding county infrastructure improvements. Van Alstine emphasizes accountability and serving community members.

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Jeff McDonald is running for Wayne State University Board of Governors. This is their first run for office.

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Running for election to Wayne State University's Board of Governors, Oakford is affiliated with the Natural Law Party and is a first-time candidate.

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Paul Ragan, a retired IT technician, is running for Wayne State University Board of Governors in his first run for office. He emphasizes supporting diversity at the university, protecting free speech, and promoting critical thinking.

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Richard Mack is a Democrat running for an at-large seat on the Wayne State University Board of Governors. He previously served on the Detroit Charter Commission from 2019 to 2021. He advanced from the Democratic convention in August 2026.

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Shereef Akeel is a democratic candidate running for office for the first time.

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Teacher and librarian running for Wayne State University Board of Governors in her first election. Prioritizes making higher education accessible and free of student debt burden, supporting working-class students, and protecting campus freedom of speech and assembly.

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Casandra Morse-Bills is a candidate for Michigan Supreme Court in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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Jody White is a candidate for Michigan Supreme Court in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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Megan Cavanagh is a candidate for Michigan Supreme Court in the 2026 election.

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Michael D. Warren Jr. is a candidate for Michigan Supreme Court in the 2026 election.

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Noah Hood is a candidate for Michigan Supreme Court in the 2026 election.

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Thomas Howe is a candidate for Michigan Supreme Court in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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