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2026 Race · Michigan

U.S. House (District 9)

6 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 9) in Michigan is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 6 candidates are on record: Lisa McClain (Republican), Ray Pooley (Democratic), Jasen Cartwright (Independent), Fernando Valdez (Independent), Daltson Atwell (Republican), and Wyatt Clark (Democratic). The seat is currently held by Lisa C. McClain (Republican), who has served since January 2021, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Ray Pooley

Democratic

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Jasen Cartwright

Independent

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Fernando Valdez

Independent

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Daltson Atwell

Republican

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Wyatt Clark

Democratic

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Incumbent's record this term

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Lisa C. McClain

Republican · Since January 2021

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Education and Workforce
  • Financial Services

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.6337

    ROAD to Housing Act of 2025

  • HR.7769

    MINT Act

2026 Michigan U.S. House (District 9) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 9) in Michigan in 2026?

Lisa McClain (Republican), Ray Pooley (Democratic), Jasen Cartwright (Independent), Fernando Valdez (Independent), Daltson Atwell (Republican), and Wyatt Clark (Democratic). Lisa McClain is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Michigan U.S. House (District 9) 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?

Lisa C. McClain, a Republican, currently represents Michigan, serving since January 2021.

What committees does Lisa C. McClain serve on?

Lisa C. McClain serves on House Committee on Education and Workforce and House Committee on Financial Services. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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