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Michigan ballot

U.S. House Michigan District 1

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: August 4, 2026

General election

LibertarianFirst-time candidate

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

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrewAdjunct professor

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

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAttorney

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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No party listedFirst-time candidate

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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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewConsultant

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

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RepublicanIdeology 0.43 · Conservative

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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GreenFirst-time candidate

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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No party listedFirst-time candidate

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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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

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

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IndependentFirst-time candidateElectrician

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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Primary

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.43 · ConservativeAdvanced

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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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedAttorney

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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RepublicanFirst-time candidateEntrepreneur

Justin Michal is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Michigan District 1 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Kyle Blomquist is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Michigan District 1 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Matthew DenOtter is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Michigan District 1 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateEntrepreneur

Wayne Stiles is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Michigan District 1 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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Convention

LibertarianFirst-time candidateAdvanced

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

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No party listedFirst-time candidateAdvanced

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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GreenFirst-time candidateAdvanced

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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No party listedFirst-time candidateAdvanced

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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