Daltson Atwell

Daltson Atwell

Republican Party

Candidate, U.S. House Michigan District 9

Elections and appointments

Next election

August 4, 2026

Education

High school

Sebring High School

Personal

Birthplace

Montrose, MI

Religion

Christian

Profession

Businessman

Contact

Campaign website

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Daltson Atwell (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 9th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.

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

Biography

Daltson Atwell was born in Montrose, Michigan. He earned a high school diploma from Sebring High School and attended Mott Community College. His career experience includes working as a businessman.

Elections

2026

See also: Michigan's 9th Congressional District election, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on August 4, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary.

General election for U.S. House Michigan District 9

Jasen Cartwright and Fernando Valdez are running in the general election for U.S. House Michigan District 9 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Jasen Cartwright (Independent)
		Fernando Valdez (Independent)

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 9

Wyatt Clark and Ray Pooley are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 9 on August 4, 2026.

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		Wyatt Clark
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 9

Incumbent Lisa McClain and Daltson Atwell are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 9 on August 4, 2026.

		Candidate
		Lisa McClain
		Daltson Atwell

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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Daltson's journey began in Montrose, Michigan, raised by a determined single mother. At 13, he moved to Sebring, Florida, with his mother and stepfather, completed his education, and later returned to Michigan with a plane ticket and the clothes on his back. Driven by his ambitions, he took on various labor jobs while cultivating his entrepreneurial spirit. With only $1,200 and his trustworthy S-10 pickup, he founded Stone Yard Landscape Center, which has since become a well-known business at the busiest intersection in Saginaw County, now proudly featuring a brand new facility.

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?

• Focus on the Thumb. I see first hand the struggles occurring all over our District. I’m not the only one who feels this area has been forgotten! Let’s revive our communities and businesses together!
• No Satellite representation!! District 09 needs a representative who is present in all parts of the district! My goal is to represent all parts of the district! But it’s all hands on deck! Being present in this district as much as possible to be here first hands for the constituents!
• Get back to the Constitution! So many lawmakers fell our constitution is no longer prevalent and chaos is coming from it. I’m a firm believer in upholding the U.S. Constitution!

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I want to see hardworking American families have better access to education and healthcare. I want to see local business owners and entrepreneurs thriving!

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

Honesty, Integrity, Visionary, Accountability, Leadership, Energy and self-awareness! Oh, these are just the start! Also having the ability to stay true to yourself, not being swayed from your personal foundation and holding up those values!

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

Surely the most important part is Representing your communities!

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

September 11, 2001. And I was only 7

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

Our national debt, relations with other countries, the problems facing the average American family keep growing

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Term limits for all elected positions!

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Campaign finance summary

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Daltson Atwell campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2026*	U.S. House Michigan District 9	Candidacy Declared primary	$28,220	$28,204
Grand total			$28,220	$28,204
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Election 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

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Footnotes

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Michigan's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Gary Peters (D)

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Jack Bergman (R)

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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)

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District 12

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