Andrew Kamal

Andrew Kamal

Republican Party

Candidate, U.S. Senate Michigan

Elections and appointments

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

Thomas Edison State University, 2021

Personal

Religion

Coptic Orthodox Christianity

Profession

Business owner

Contact

Personal LinkedIn

Andrew Kamal (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Michigan. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.^[source]

Kamal completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Andrew Kamal earned a bachelor's degree from Thomas Edison State University in 2021 and attended Eastern Michigan University. His career experience includes working as a business owner. As of 2025, Kamal was affiliated with Stark Global Initiative.

Elections

2026

See also: United States Senate election in Michigan, 2026

Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. Senate Michigan

The following candidates are running in the general election for U.S. Senate Michigan on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Abdul El-Sayed (D)
		Rachel Howard (D)
		Mallory McMorrow (D)
		Haley Stevens (D)
	Submit photo	Travis Zollner (D)
	Submit photo	Kent Benham (R)
		Frederick Heurtebise (R)
		Andrew Kamal (R)
		Mike Rogers (R)
	Submit photo	Genevieve Scott (R)
		TJ Stephens (Unaffiliated)
		Lydia Christensen (Independent)
	Submit photo	Craig Henley Johnson (Independent)

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Joseph Tate (D)
• Gary Peters (D)

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2021

See also: Michigan state legislative special elections, 2021

General election

Special general election for Michigan State Senate District 8

Douglas Wozniak defeated Martin Genter in the special general election for Michigan State Senate District 8 on November 2, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Douglas Wozniak (R)	61.9	30,555
		Martin Genter (D)	38.1	18,838

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 49,393
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Andrew Kamal (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Special Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 8

Martin Genter defeated John Bill in the special Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 8 on August 3, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Martin Genter	70.5	9,562
	Submit photo	John Bill	29.5	3,999

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,561
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Republican primary election

Special Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 8

The following candidates ran in the special Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 8 on August 3, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Douglas Wozniak	35.7	9,510
		Pamela Hornberger	29.5	7,861
		Terence Mekoski	20.8	5,553
	Submit photo	Mary Berlingieri	7.7	2,050
	Submit photo	Kristi Dean	2.5	666
		Bill Carver	2.4	645
	Submit photo	Grant Golasa	1.4	372

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 26,657
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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Andrew Kamal completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kamal's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Andrew Kamal, and I previously ran for a District Seat as an independent candidate in 2021. Currently, I am campaigning as a Republican for a seat in the United States Senate representing Michigan. By nature, I am an entrepreneur, and I am also a researcher and engineer by profession. I have accumulated a diverse range of experiences in managing startups, and I aim to leverage these experiences to transform Michigan into a more efficient and self-sustaining state. Additionally, I am committed to running as an unequivocally staunch Pro-Life candidate and advocate for the abolition of the Income Tax in Michigan.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Christian principles are rooted in Western values. It is essential to return to family values and ensure that churches are afforded their First Amendment rights to support, fund, and express their beliefs.
• It is essential to protect intellectual property rights within the United States and ensure that foreign entities do not exploit our existing systems to their advantage. Furthermore, we must eliminate foreign and special interests that conflict with our sovereignty, including those related to Israeli intelligence, while ensuring that the average citizen experiences transparency in government.
• The State of Michigan ought to establish itself as a tax haven and eliminate income tax. This initiative would facilitate unprecedented economic growth and propel us towards becoming a self-sustaining and efficient State.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Economic Policy, Foreign Relations, Pro-Life Advocacy, Constitutionalism

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Capitalism and Freedom by Milton Friedman and Rose D. Friedman, End the Fed by Rand Paul or The True Story of Fake News by Mark Dice

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

I am of the opinion that they should prioritize the needs of the American populace over their personal egos. At present, the majority of politicians fail to accomplish significant tasks, resulting in a cycle of repetitive actions. It is essential to have a diligent individual who analyzes the statistics and data to identify opportunities for enhancing the current state of affairs.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

An individual holding office must exhibit complete transparency towards the American populace and prioritize their best interests. Furthermore, they should demonstrate diligence, a strong work ethic, and possess robust analytical abilities, along with proficiency in statistical analysis and mathematics. It is not merely another politician that we require; rather, we seek a principled mathematician capable of donning the political mantle.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Canonical Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Bible, because it is one of the oldest Bibles in the world and I am Oriental Orthodox.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Ensuring the safety of artificial intelligence and protecting it in a manner that does not endanger humanity. Currently, only a limited number of individuals in Congress are aware of the ramifications of this technology and many are influenced by technocrats who have their own vested interests.

Is there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Senator Rand Paul

What kind of relationships would you build with other senators?

My objective is to be as bipartisan as possible; however, matters must be logical. Regrettably, common sense is fairly absent in today's society.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

The United States should never compromise its core moral values and principals.

What committees interest you?

The Financial Oversight Committee

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Databases concerning essential government spending ought to be made open-source, and the Epstein files should be made available in the Public Domain.

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2021

Andrew Kamal completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kamal's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I have years of experience and expertise in regards to startups, technology and a vast array of different forms of scientific research. Currently, given the political climate of things, I believe that our socioeconomic structures is in severe need of updating. Instead of splitting different sides of the political spectrum to two core groups and getting nothing done, I believe it is time for somewhat of a change. Politics divides people, it isn't based on performance, and lots of systems we have our severely outdated for this day in age. This is especially true when we look at the tax system, or our role as citizens in everyday life. My ideas are centered around common sense ways to dramatically change the outdated structure of society. Right now, I want to start out small whether it is doing things in state legislature or working with the private sector.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• United by humanity rather then by greed
• Common sense principles
• A time for change in the system

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am interested in the following areas:

Pro-Life:
I am full pro-life and support the rights of the unborn. I do believe that we can however tackle the issues of unplanned pregnancies using adoption matching networks that allow those looking to adopt to be matched with a unplanned parent. This is something I want to work on and be in talks w/ different agencies on.

2nd Amendment:
I do fully believe in the right to bear arms. However, in the current political climate and system we have in place, there is alot of brokenness. For example we need to be harsher on those who sell guns to minors as this is a felony offense. I also believe that if we are going to impose gun-free zones, then there needs to be a set of safety protocols in regards to locks, voluntary private security, etc. in order to prevent a disaster from happening.

Government Spending:
I believe that the government needs to be more accountable in regards to what they are spending money on.

Tax System:
The tax system is fully broken. I believe it is feasible to have a tax-free society in the future, but alot needs to happen in order to make that a reality. I was thinking of designs for distributed socioeconomic structures, or some form of financial market for the public sector in which ROIs are given for your taxed income. We are having a net loss on our income, & a net gain in our debt.

Welfare:
I am looking into redesigning the entire welfare program to be more organized

War:

End unneeded war

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

I believe they should believe in free speech, and life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. I have many fundamental believes that I think are important and prominent in a civilized society. For example, whether you are a creationist, evolutionist, naturalist, etc., science tells us that we are all genetically related. The concept of race shouldn't exist and racism is the worst of humanity. I also believe things such as all forms of censorship is bad, given that if one disagrees with something it is better to point out disagreement rather then blocking out what they have to say. Moderation when it comes to targeted harassment, threats or adhering to an editorial policy isn't the same thing as censorship. I also believe that pro-free speech platforms should stay online. I believe that crony capitalism is a result of regulations in which the government creates enforced monopolies w/ large private entities. Part of my expertise in the startup world have even been working on the creation of a decentralized internet. I believe it is very important that we don't allow a small amount of gatekeepers to be responsible for the narrative for everybody else. Humans have free will, and are not meant to be enslaved by enforced ideologies. I think we can all work together through lots of core areas of common sense, and make the world a better place.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

I think a politician should be a fighter who works relentlessly in regards to what is moral and the common good

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want to leave the world in a better place then when I entered unto it. I also want to fight for my faith, principles, and core values.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

I believe political knowledge is important, but it is unnecessary to have previous experience in government or politics. The reason politics needs so many outsiders is many politicians don't care about change or rather line up their pockets with special interests.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

It is important to build relationships with other legislators, because they can help you if they are aligned with a similar mission. Even legislators with opposite political philosophies can challenge your mindset and help you consider your unconventional biases.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

While I am not expecting to win the current position I am running for,I do have hopes in the future of running for president. It really depends on how far our society moves forward until then.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Lots of times, I hear stories of the government creating certain policies or regulations that overstep their boundaries or harm others. I heard the story of a guy building homes for many homeless people, and the same city council and mayor that talked about wanting to help the homeless, wanted those temporary homes (build by the private sector and even moved to a vacant parking lot voluntarily by the person who owns that lot) shut down and the homeless back in tents. Other horror stories of government regulation, include a guy who was scared of losing his own pet due to certain restrictions in his county. I had trouble personally bringing in small business to some small towns due to zoning laws and restrictions. Those were business that could have created economic surplus. There are even restrictions in regards to how people spend their own money whether in financial markets or buying digital goods, "in order to protect them from themselves". Many times the government gets paid tons of dollars to make new laws and regulations that disfranchise or hurt others.

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Andrew Kamal campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2026*	U.S. Senate Michigan	Candidacy Declared general	$0	N/A**
2021	Michigan State Senate District 8	Withdrew general	$0	$0
Grand total			$0	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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Footnotes

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Michigan's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Gary Peters (D)

Elissa Slotkin (D)

Representatives

District 1

Jack Bergman (R)

District 2

John Moolenaar (R)

District 3

Hillary Scholten (D)

District 4

Bill Huizenga (R)

District 5

Tim Walberg (R)

District 6

Debbie Dingell (D)

District 7

Tom Barrett (R)

District 8

Kristen Rivet (D)

District 9

Lisa McClain (R)

District 10

John James (R)

District 11

Haley Stevens (D)

District 12

Rashida Tlaib (D)

District 13

Shri Thanedar (D)

Democratic Party (8)

Republican Party (7)