Michigan U.S. House District 1

State records available; final verification pending

The current field comes from the state election authority. Any unofficial primary result remains labeled unofficial, and an incomplete state list is not presented as final.

Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections

November matchup not yet formed

Matchup forms after the 2026-08-04 primary.

Basis: Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections · next event 2026-08-04

Current field

9 candidates

Matthew DenOtter
Republican · state primary ballot
Campaign site · linked through an FEC committee filing
$1.9M raised
Callie Barr
Democratic · state primary ballot
Campaign site · linked through an FEC committee filing
$824K raised
Kyle Blomquist
Democratic · state primary ballot
Campaign site · linked through an FEC committee filing
$245K raised
Biography, in the campaign's words
- “in 2019, Megan and I purchased ownership of the firm” source
- “I was born and raised in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.” source
- “I’m running to represent the people of Northern Michigan in the U.S. House of Representatives” source
Prior service stated by the campaign
- Iron Mountain City Council member, Iron Mountain“me to join the Iron Mountain City Council where I still serve as Mayor Pro Tem after over a decade on the board.” source
Justin Michal
Republican · state primary ballot
Campaign site · linked through an FEC committee filing
$60K raised
Biography, in the campaign's words
- “Justin holds an MBA from Florida Atlantic University” source
- “He is completing his dissertation to earn a Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from Nova Southeastern University.” source
- “earned him the Department of Veterans Affairs Commendation Award in 2023” source
- “becoming a charter member of the Student Veterans of America chapter at his college” source
Wayne Stiles
Democratic · state primary ballot
Campaign site · linked through an FEC committee filing
$54K raised
Biography, in the campaign's words
- “I am a practicing Catholic” source
- “Meet Wayne - Industrial Designer” source
- “support my local community by volunteering” source
Stated positions, in the campaign's words
- “Develop affordable housing as core infrastructure” source
- “access to low-interest loans, tax incentives”
Arnett Satterla
Libertarian · state general filing unofficial
No campaign website is reported to the FEC for this candidate.
Jack Bergman
Republican · state primary ballot
No campaign website is reported to the FEC for this candidate.
Liz Hakola
Working Class · state general filing unofficial
No campaign website is reported to the FEC for this candidate.
Zebulon Featherly
No Party Affiliation · state general filing unofficial
No campaign website is reported to the FEC for this candidate.

Mayor Pro Tem, Iron Mountain“I still serve as Mayor Pro Tem after over a decade on the board.” source

Stated priorities, in the campaign's words

“OUR CAMPAIGN IS 100% FUNDED BY PEOPLE, NOT PACS.” source

Stated positions, in the campaign's words

“I'll resist the endless expansion of our military budget - with the lone exception of personnel pay and benefits.” source
“committed to advancing a Green New Deal framework, transitioning to a sustainable economy, prioritizing clean energy” source
“I support broad expansion of Social Security, including the uncapping of Social Security tax.” source
“I'll fight for universal childcare and paid parental leave” source

Quoted verbatim from the candidate's own campaign site, which is linked to them through an FEC committee filing. Passages are selected automatically; the wording is the campaign's, and it is a self-description rather than an independent account.

“Raised in Grayling”

Prior service stated by the campaign

U.S. Army, United States“Justin's professional journey began with a distinguished career in the U.S. Army” source

Stated priorities, in the campaign's words

“Champion Environmental Stewardship & Energy Priorities” source
“Expand Digital Access & Communication” source
“Invest in Education & Workforce Development” source
“I will provide open access to my decisions and communicate regularly through updates and town halls” source

Stated positions, in the campaign's words

“address the rising cost of living, invest in infrastructure, and promote growth across both rural and urban communities” source
“we must also create stable, year-round job opportunities for local residents” source
“Expanding access to healthcare is critical” source
“investing in effective treatment and recovery programs” source
“Supporting both traditional industries like farming and mining, as well as emerging sectors like tech and renewable energy” source

“Stand with democracies, not dictators” source

“expand access to affordable housing programs” source

“Expand rural access to high-speed internet” source

“Provide healthcare for every family” source

“Secure our borders with humane and compassionate monitoring” source

“providing Agricultural Work Permits to immigrants” source

“Invest in skilled trades” source

“ensure that rural healthcare facilities stay open” source

“Lower Rx medications with the buying power of the federal government” source

“lower the cost of childcare” source

“Protect Michigan’s natural resources and watershed” source

“I support raising the federal minimum wage” source

“Safeguard Americans’ data and digital rights” source

“I’ll work to strengthen Medicaid and Medicare” source

“tariffs that protect Michigan farmers” source