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U.S. House Michigan District 2

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

General election

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.45 · ConservativeChemist

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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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

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

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

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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GreenFirst-time candidateRegistered nurse

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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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewBusiness development

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

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

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

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewSales manager

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

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No party listedFirst-time candidate

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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Primary

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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.

From the candidate’s published profile

DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvanced

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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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Clyde Welford is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Michigan District 2 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateLicensed residential builder

Jamie Hill is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Michigan District 2 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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Convention

GreenFirst-time candidateAdvancedRegistered nurse

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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