RFirst-time candidateWithdrewBusiness owner
Daltson Atwell ran for U.S. House Michigan District 9 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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U.S. House Michigan District 9
General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: August 4, 2026
General election
GreenFirst-time candidate
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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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Fernando Valdez ran for U.S. House Michigan District 9 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrewActivist
Jasen Cartwright ran for U.S. House Michigan District 9 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewManufacturing
Jeffrey Jowske ran for U.S. House Michigan District 9 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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No party listedFirst-time candidate
Jim Walkowicz is an unaffiliated candidate for U.S. House Michigan District 9, running for office for the first time.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Joel Needham ran for U.S. House Michigan District 9 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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No party listedFirst-time candidate
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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LibertarianFirst-time candidateEnvironmental Engineer
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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RepublicanIdeology 0.55 · ConservativeNonprofit executive
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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DemocraticFirst-time candidateMachinist
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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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewCorrections officer
Wyatt Clark ran for U.S. House Michigan District 9 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Primary
RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.55 · ConservativeAdvancedNonprofit executive
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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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedMachinist
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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Convention
GreenFirst-time candidateAdvanced
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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No party listedFirst-time candidateAdvanced
Jim Walkowicz is an unaffiliated candidate for U.S. House Michigan District 9, running for office for the first time.
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No party listedFirst-time candidateAdvanced
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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LibertarianFirst-time candidateAdvancedEnvironmental Engineer
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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