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2026 Race · Michigan

U.S. House (District 5)

3 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 5) in Michigan is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 3 candidates are on record: Tim Walberg (Republican), Christian Vukasovich (Democratic), and James Bronke (Green). The seat is currently held by Tim Walberg (Republican), who has served since January 2007, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Christian Vukasovich

Democratic

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James Bronke

Green

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Incumbent's record this term

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Tim Walberg

Republican · Since January 2007

Chair

Education and Workforce

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Education and Workforce· Chair
  • Natural Resources

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9381

    AWARE Act

  • HR.8876

    Aquatic Invasive Species Control and Prevention Act of 2026

2026 Michigan U.S. House (District 5) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 5) in Michigan in 2026?

Tim Walberg (Republican), Christian Vukasovich (Democratic), and James Bronke (Green). Tim Walberg is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Michigan U.S. House (District 5) 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?

Tim Walberg, a Republican, currently represents Michigan, serving since January 2007.

What committees does Tim Walberg serve on?

Tim Walberg serves on House Committee on Education and Workforce and House Committee on Natural Resources. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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