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2026 Race · Michigan

U.S. House (District 2)

4 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 2) in Michigan is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 4 candidates are on record: John Moolenaar (Republican), Ben Ambrose (Democratic), Jamie Hill (Democratic), and Clyde Welford (Democratic). The seat is currently held by John R. Moolenaar (Republican), who has served since January 2015, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Ben Ambrose

Democratic

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Jamie Hill

Democratic

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Clyde Welford

Democratic

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Incumbent's record this term

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John R. Moolenaar

Republican · Since January 2015

Chairman

House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Appropriations
  • House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party· Chairman

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9249

    No PLA Employees Act of 2026

  • HR.9227

    Magnets Value Chain Support Act of 2026

2026 Michigan U.S. House (District 2) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 2) in Michigan in 2026?

John Moolenaar (Republican), Ben Ambrose (Democratic), Jamie Hill (Democratic), and Clyde Welford (Democratic). John Moolenaar is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Michigan U.S. House (District 2) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Michigan and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

John R. Moolenaar, a Republican, currently represents Michigan, serving since January 2015.

What committees does John R. Moolenaar serve on?

John R. Moolenaar serves on House Committee on Appropriations and House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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