Lydia Christensen
Lydia Christensen (independent) is running for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Michigan. She declared candidacy for the general election scheduled on November 3, 2026.[source]
Christensen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Lydia Christensen graduated from Appleton West High School. She attended the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh and Fox Valley Technical College. Her career experience includes working as a CEO.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: United States Senate election in Michigan, 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. Senate Michigan
TJ Stephens, Lydia Christensen, and Craig Henley Johnson are running in the general election for U.S. Senate Michigan on November 3, 2026.
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 | Lydia Christensen (Independent) | |
| Craig Henley Johnson (Independent) | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Michigan
Abdul El-Sayed, Rachel Howard, Mallory McMorrow, Haley Stevens, and Travis Zollner are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Michigan on August 4, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Joseph Tate (D)
- Gary Peters (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. Senate Michigan
The following candidates are running in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Michigan on August 4, 2026.
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| Kent Benham | ||
 | Frederick Heurtebise | |
 | Andrew Kamal | |
 | Mike Rogers | |
 | Genevieve Peters Scott | |
 | Bernadette Smith | |
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Lydia Christensen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Christensen's responses.
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- The core component of my campaign is that of preservation of our constitution, upholding our civil rights and declaring our digital rights are necessary to ensuring that the American people remain free. All men are created equal and our government should hold that promise true.
- The second key component of my campaign is preserving our national forests and clean renewable energy. These contribute to the beauty of our landscape and ensure that future generations get to grow up and enjoy the beauty untouched by man that the earth has to offer us. Transitioning to clean renewable energy gives humanity a sustainable future and helps create a strong economy by creating jobs and strength in the American Economy
- The Third component of my campaign is a Medicaid for all proposal. Medicaid for all is a complete and comprehensive healthcare plan from birth to the grave for all US Citizens. No family should bear the cost of a medical issue, no one should forgo healthcare because of the costs. Medicaid for all ensures that no matter who you are or how much you make you can get quality healthcare that works for you. Politicians should not be in charge of your medical needs and Medicaid for all puts the power of your medical decisions back into the hands of you and your doctor.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 20, 2026
