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Representative in Congress District 1

Result: Advanced — Jack Bergman (Republican), Callie Barr (Democratic)

Source: michigan.gov

Congressional District 1, Michigan
My vote power: Above average

What does this office do?

  • Voting on how much you pay in federal income tax
  • Voting on Social Security, Medicare, and other federal programs
  • Voting on federal spending for roads, defense, and health care

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Callie Barr

Advanced

Democratic · advanced

Callie Barr is a military spouse, veteran advocate, mom, teacher and attorney who was born and raised in Traverse City and Cheboygan. She campaigns on healthcare, gas, food, housing and utility costs.

Jack Bergman

Advanced

Republican · Incumbent · advanced

Jack Bergman is a retired Marine Corps lieutenant general who served 40 years in uniform, flew commercially for 22 years, and owned a medical equipment business. He focuses on national defense and limiting federal bureaucracy.

Records: Environment and Public Health 6 for, 55 against, Immigration 27 against, Corporate Accountability 2 for, 13 against,

Justin Michal

Did not advance

Republican · lost

Justin Michal is a Republican 2026 U.S. House candidate in Michigan District 1. His campaign site describes him as a U.S. Army veteran, advocate, conflict-resolution expert, and Ph.D. candidate focused on Michigan District 1.

Kyle Blomquist

Did not advance

Democratic · lost

Kyle Blomquist is a Democratic 2026 U.S. House candidate in Michigan District 1. Michigan official candidate listing places him on the August 4 primary roster, and the FEC candidate master identifies his current-cycle House candidate ID as H6MI01267.

Records: Public Infrastructure 2 for, Civil Rights 1 for, Environment and Public Health 1 for,

Matthew DenOtter

Did not advance

Republican · lost

Matthew DenOtter is a Republican 2026 U.S. House candidate in Michigan District 1. Michigan official candidate listing places him on the August 4 primary roster, and the FEC candidate master identifies his current-cycle House candidate ID as H2MI11232.

Wayne Stiles

Did not advance

Democratic · lost

Wayne Stiles is a Democratic 2026 U.S. House candidate in Michigan District 1. Michigan official candidate listing places him on the August 4 primary roster, and the FEC candidate master identifies his current-cycle House candidate ID as H6MI01259.

Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com