Michael Lynch (Michigan)

Michael Lynch (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 2nd Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Biography

Michael Lynch earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Central Florida in 1982, a graduate degree from Louisiana State University in 1996, and a Ph.D. from Iowa State University in 2020. His career experience includes working in business development, consulting, and as an adjunct professor.^[1]

Elections

2026

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House Michigan District 2

The following candidates are running in the general election for U.S. House Michigan District 2 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		John Moolenaar (R)
		Benjamin Ambrose (D)
	Submit photo	Andrew Ault (D)
		Richard Carrizales (D)
		Jamie Hill (D)
		Michael Lynch (D)
	Submit photo	Clyde Welford (D)

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2024

Michigan's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (August 6 Republican primary)

Michigan's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (August 6 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Michigan District 2

Incumbent John Moolenaar defeated Michael Lynch, Ben DeJong, and Scott Adams in the general election for U.S. House Michigan District 2 on November 5, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	John Moolenaar (R)	65.1	279,167
	Michael Lynch (D)	31.7	135,824
	Ben DeJong (L)	1.6	7,037
	Scott Adams (U.S. Taxpayers Party)	1.5	6,522

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 428,550
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 2

Michael Lynch advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 2 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael Lynch	100.0	39,503

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 39,503
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 2

Incumbent John Moolenaar advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 2 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Moolenaar	100.0	94,937

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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Michigan District 2

Ben DeJong advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Michigan District 2 on July 20, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Ben DeJong (L)

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U.S. Taxpayers Party convention

U.S. Taxpayers Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 2

Scott Adams advanced from the U.S. Taxpayers Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 2 on July 27, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Scott Adams (U.S. Taxpayers Party)

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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I live in Alma in Gratiot County. I am the proud father of one daughter who is a medical professional. I spent my childhood living in various parts of the United States with my father, a decorated Air Force officer, and mother, a Marine. I am a manager with the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan. I earned several teaching awards for my work as a lecturer and adjunct professor at universities including Louisiana State University, Indiana University, DePaul University, West Virginia University and Georgetown University. I am an Eagle Boy Scout and I currently volunteer with the local council. My political experience includes campaigning for Jimmy Carter, Michael Dukakis, Al Gore, and Bill Clinton. I am a lifelong advocate for working- and middle-class families. I support labor/unions, the right to choose, responsible gun ownership, and access to affordable quality health care.

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?

Families are the most important political unit and the foundation of our great nation. Families need access to reliable healthcare. I support increased funding, including scholarships and support for medical students willing to work in rural areas, to improve the availability and quality of healthcare in rural Michigan. Families need access to quality public education. Rural public schools are often at the center of the community. I believe that our public schools should remain at the core of our communities. Families need affordable housing. The lack of affordable housing can stifle economic growth in rural areas. Affordable housing is essential to maintaining and growing rural economies.
Climate change, evolving international markets, and corporate consolidation have created an economic crisis for agriculture, particularly for family farms. Four firms control 85% of beef production, 66% of pork, and 54% of chicken. Anti-trust laws must be enforced to improve competition in agricultural markets. Increased competition will boost the prices paid to farmers and ranchers and reduce prices at the grocery store. Our watersheds must be preserved for recreation and for the economic engines that they are. Clean and renewable energy projects, such as solar and wind farms, will help by creating jobs and boosting tax revenues. Reliable and affordable broadband internet is essential for at-home workers, students, and farmers
Transparency at all levels of government should be the rule. Half-truths, rumors, and misinformation from our elected officials should not be circulated or tolerated. Our government should not be swayed by moneyed interests. Now is the time for the return of the Statesman and Stateswoman. Our elected officials should not expect their constituents to be bullied by fear. Elections and those who facilitate them are under attack. Anyone who claims that our elections are falsified or who would join legislators in trying to overturn a fair election does not have the best interest of our country in mind and is unfit to represent the people of Michigan. I support regulations and laws to make voting as easy as possible, so everyone has a voice.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

My grandfather challenged me to leave the world a better place than I found it. Wealth inequality and corporate greed are eating at the foundation of our economy. The concentration of wealth will eventually bring our economy to a standstill as the movement of money through the economy slows. As FDR stated, "The best customer is a well-paid worker." A fulltime employee should not have to rely on public assistance to make ends meet. We must care for our veterans as well as active-duty military. A sailor should not have to sleep in his or her car because of conditions of a ship in harbor. Members of the military and their dependents should have access to all forms of health care regardless of where they are stationed.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Although my father served our country well during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, the person I most look up to is my mother's father. He came from Ireland to try to make a better life for himself and, ultimately, his family. He faced a fair amount of discrimination when he arrived in the U.S. He took a job with People's Gas in Chicago, and he joined the union. He worked his way up to the position of Vice President of the Gas Workers Union. Eventually he worked in management for People's Gas. I admire him because he was dedicated to helping people. He took the responsibility of assisting immigrants find jobs once they arrived in the United States. He came to the U.S. with virtually nothing but was able to raise a family of three military veterans all of whom eventually became business executives, including my Marine mother.

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

I love the movie Dave, with Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver. Elected officials should never lose touch with the people that they serve. They should also not have a lust for power. Power should be left in the hands of the people. I also enjoyed Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. I respected the main character's naivety and dedication to service. He is met with challenges that try to stand in his way, but he fights for what he believes is right and never loses touch with the people he went to Washington to serve. This might categorize me as an idealist, but if one does not have ideals, one can easily lose one's moral compass. I recently re-read Wealth of Nations written in 1776 by Adam Smith. Much of my economic philosophies have their roots in Smith's writings. I am a Robert Reich economist. Like Reich, I believe that the economy needs to be built from the bottom up, instead of the top down. Trickle-down economics does not work because its principles are against human nature. The best way to build a robust economy is to have a solid middle class.

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

An elected official must be dedicated to serving his or her constituency. Service does not have anything to do with power, fame, self advancement, or growing personal wealth. An elected official must have the highest level of integrity, moral standards, and ethics. An elected official should have knowledge of all aspects of his or her constituency, including their needs and aspirations. Beyond one’s constituency, an elected official should remain abreast of national and international issues. I currently scan at least six different newspapers every day to help me to understand the needs of a diverse citizenry. An elected official should be a student of history so he or she can understand the foundations on which our great nation was built and to keep from repeating mistakes of the past. An elected official should be available to communicate with his or her constituency. An elected official must be able to effectively communicate his or her ideas and must be willing to negotiate and compromise. One should not be afraid to work with any other elected official in order to solve urgent problems. In Congress, one should treat taxpayer funds like one would treat one’s own funds. The concerns of all constituents should be considered. An effective elected official cannot be beholden only to his or her donors or party. An elected official needs to be an independent thinker. If parties dictate the votes of their members, government stops being representative. An elected official should be detail oriented. No one can know everything, and elected officials must be humble and willing and able to learn the ins-and-outs of a policy or bill. An elected official should not be afraid to take an unpopular stance if that stance is for the best of his or her constituents. An elected official must be pragmatic and consider the unintended consequences of any action.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I have the courage to stand up for my convictions and call out bullies and those who are not honest and transparent. I have the ability to communicate my ideas effectively and to build consensus. I have a thirst for knowledge. My favorite question is “Why?” To quote Robert F. Kennedy, "Some men see things as they are and say why. I dream things that never were and say why not." I have the judgment and integrity to know what is right coupled with a willingness to defend it. I am willing to compromise. I cannot know everything, and I am willing to respect the opinions of others, even if I do not agree with them. I am not stuck in the past. I do not reminisce about an imaginary past time when things were better. I look to the future always mindful that this is not our nation or our world, we are simply borrowing it from our children and grandchildren.

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

Elected officials need to represent all of the people of their district. They create, debate, and vote on laws and amendments. Elected officials ensure the health, welfare and safety of their constituents. They influence the policymaking process by proposing budgets, overseeing studies, and making recommendations. Elected officials protect the government against foreign and domestic threats. Elected officials protect the political and social rights of citizens.

What legacy would you like to leave?

My grandfather challenged me to leave the world a better place than I found it. Over the past 25 years, I have worked full time and have also been an adjunct professor at various universities. I know that what I have taught will resonate with generations to follow. I have helped many students to find their own paths. I remain a mentor to many of them to this day. I want to know that I have strived to make the lives of other people better.

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

I vividly remember the John F. Kennedy assassination. I was four years old. My father was in the Air Force and we lived on base. Our living room quickly filled with the wives of Air Force officers who were worried that their husbands would soon be going to war against the Russians or the Cubans. Two days later when I was looking for cartoons on the television, I saw Lee Harvey Oswald being shot.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Like many my age, my first job was mowing my neighbors' lawns and shoveling snow from their sidewalks. I did that from age nine to about age eleven. When my family moved, I made extra money picking oranges and detasseling corn. At fourteen, I worked as a Boy Scout summer camp counselor for two years. During the school year while I was in high school, I washed dishes at a local coffee shop. Later on, I worked briefly with a horse trainer cleaning stalls and taking care of the animals. At age seventeen, I took a job working in the kitchens at Walt Disney World. I held that job for two years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

This will almost seem cliche, but I would have to say the Bible. I was raised in a religious family, and we attended services every Sunday. Although I listened closely to the sermons, the readings stuck with me. I led a Bible study group for a couple of years. The Bible offers me inspiration and helps me to keep my moral compass.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

I have been told that I am a little bit like Wile E. Coyote. I do not think that this is because I do stupid things. I think that the comparison comes because I am tenacious. Once I have a goal in mind, I will keep working on it until I achieve it. I do not let a lot of things stand in my way.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

I heard the song "American Pie" by Don McLean a week ago. It has been my favorite song for a long time, and I cannot seem to get it out of my head. I am not complaining. I love that song.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I hate to see injustice and I become frustrated that I cannot change some things. I am reminded of the story of a beachcomber who was throwing starfish back into the sea. He realized that he could not save all of the starfish, but he could save many. I have to keep in mind that with diligence and hard work, I might be able to make a difference.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The U.S. House of Representatives is responsible for appropriations and oversight. The U.S. House of Representatives takes into account the needs of smaller, unique constituencies. While a Senator might represent the entire state, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives represents a constituency whose needs might differ from other parts of an individual state or other parts of the country.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

A representative should have an intimate knowledge of the workings of government. Previous experience, while valuable, can lead to the repeating of bad habits and a lack of willingness to adapt with changing conditions.

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

We need to accept that representative democracy is the best system of government for the United States. This notion seems to be at risk. We need to come together as a nation with common goals. We need to reduce the influence of special interest groups and corporations in politics. We need to create programs to encourage entrepreneurship. Small business is where we will find growth and innovation in the future. We need to make sure that all citizens have reliable, affordable access to all forms of healthcare. We need to create programs that will bring healthcare workers to rural areas. We need to create programs to support families. This includes building affordable housing and offering reliable, affordable childcare. The actions of those who acquire affordable housing for the purpose of creating rental properties should be closely scrutinized. At one time electricity did not come to all households. Today, access to affordable broadband is just as important as offering electricity once was. Broadband access will create opportunities for students, work-at-home individuals, small business owners, and farmers.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

A two-year term makes representatives more accountable to their constituencies. As I understand it, the original intent was to give early representatives a chance to return to their farms, businesses, and lives after serving a shorter term than senators. The problem has become that representatives tend to run for multiple consecutive terms and are therefore almost always campaigning. I would say that I favor accountability to one's constituency over the inconvenience of feeling like one is constantly campaigning.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I have mixed feelings in this area. I see the value in having experienced legislators, but I also see the damage that career politicians can cause. Even in the case of term limits, the replacement often ends up being the puppet of the previous holder of the position. Removing money from the electoral process and making sure that the voting public is properly informed can go a long way to assuring that the best person is chosen to represent his or her constituency.

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

I have a great of respect for anyone who stands up for what is right. That is why I have a deep respect for John Lewis. I also would like to model myself after Thomas "Tip" O'Neill, Everett Dirksen and Paul Simon of Illinois, and Sam Rayburn of Texas. I respect statesman more than politicians. I respect representatives who are willing to fight for the people and what they consider to be right. I hope to work closely with Maxwell Frost and Jared Moskowitz of Florida, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Jan Schakowsky, and Brad Schneider of Illinois, Jamie Raskin of Maryland, and Hillary Scholten and Debbie Dingell of Michigan.

Both sitting representatives 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?

A pastor allowed me to address her congregation. After the service, I stood outside greeting people as they exited. A girl who was acting shy looked up at me but did not speak. I asked her name. Her mother told me that she was Jessie, but the girl insisted that her name was Jessica. Jessica told me how disappointed she was that she was not allowed to go into the river near a park that her family enjoyed. I had mentioned during my speech at the church that one of my priorities was to clean up and maintain the rivers and watersheds around our district. She held out a quarter. She told me that her mother had given it to her to put in the collection plate, but her mother said that it would be okay if she gave it to me instead. She said that she wanted to help me to get the rivers cleaned up. That quarter will go in a jar on my desk while I serve in Congress as a constant reminder of who I am there to serve.

Tell us your favorite joke.

I love comedy, so identifying a favorite joke is nearly impossible. At the core of good comedy is truth. The funniest joke I think I ever heard told had to do with context.

Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Moses are out on the golf course. Moses hits his ball into a pond. Abraham tells Moses that he will have to take a penalty stroke. Moses says that Arnold Palmer would hit the ball where it lies. Moses walks up to the pond, raises his golf club, parts the water, and takes his next stroke. The foursome nearby yells, "Who does that guy think he is, Moses?" Abraham yells back, "No, he thinks he's Arnold Palmer."

The context is that I was volunteering at the Bay Hill Classic in Orlando and Arnold Palmer was standing right there.

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

Compromise is essential to moving the country forward. An elected official who always votes in lockstep with his or her party is redundant and unnecessary. I already have many acquaintances on both sides of the aisle. This past congress has been one of the most unproductive in history. Compromise and understanding will lead to progress for our country. Noone is 100% right, 100% of the time. To be effective one must listen effectively and be willing to understand another person's opinion. This does not mean that one must agree, but one should be willing to understand another's point of view.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

This reminds us whose money we are spending and that we should be vigilant about our responsibilities to our constituents. Although bringing federal funds back to our districts is important, the common good must be kept in mind.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

The U.S. House should investigate those that are hurting our country and our constituents. The U.S. House should hold corporations and government agencies accountable for their actions. The U.S. House needs to investigate anything that unfairly discriminates against any group of Americans or anything that stands in the way of offering equal opportunities to all. Investigations should not be vengeful or have political motivations. Many House investigations appear to be brought out of revenge or a lust for power. That is not the purpose of U.S. House investigations.

What committees interest you?

I am most interested in the Agriculture, Armed Services, Education and the Workforce, Oversight and Accountability, and Appropriations. Membership in these committees will be of the most service to my congressional district.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Financial transparency and government accountability are related because transparency helps citizens to hold governments accountable. The Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act requires that federal financial assistance be displayed giving the public access to information on how their tax dollars are spent. Historically, taxpayer's funds too often have been misspent, and legislators need to be held accountable for their actions.

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Campaign website

Lynch’s campaign website stated the following:

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Families
HEALTH CARE
Recent Supreme Court rulings jeopardize access to reliable healthcare. Doctors hesitate to provide necessary care for fear of breaking the law. Over the past 40 years, healthcare costs in America have skyrocketed while lifespans have not increased. The Declaration of Independence provides that our creator endows us with certain rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Access to quality healthcare should not be based on one’s ability to pay. Insurance coverage should not be based on pre-existing conditions. Michael Lynch supports increased funding, including scholarships and support for students, to improve the availability and quality of healthcare in rural Michigan.

EDUCATION
Horace Mann, a pioneer of American public schools, called quality public education the “great equalizer of the conditions of men.” Students who do not have access to quality education or drop out before graduating can end up on the wrong side of a lifelong gap in employment, earnings, and life expectancy. Often, the quality of a person’s life hinges less on one’s potential and more on the quality of the local public school.

Rural public schools are often at the center of the community. Public education should be of the quality that graduates want to stay in or return to the community where they went to school to have their children educated in that same community. Michael Lynch believes that the "Friday Night Lights" should continue shining and that our schools should remain at the core of our communities.

As a university professor for over 20 years, Michael has realized that college is not the best pathway for all students. Michael promotes continuing education for adults and affordable classes through our community colleges. Expanded funding should include early childhood education. Michael Lynch supports our union member educators.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The lack of affordable housing can stifle economic growth in rural areas, particularly in vacation areas and areas with seasonal residents. Businesses have difficulty finding employees who are willing or able to stay. Affordable housing is essential to maintaining and growing rural economies.

Farms
INFRASTRUCTURE
Michael is aware of the billions of dollars in commerce lost to inadequate or failing infrastructure. Governor Gretchen Whitmer promised to “fix the damn roads.” We also need to fix the damn dams and the bridges. Improvements to these facilities are necessary to support transportation for farm products and e-commerce capabilities for farmers and rural Michiganders. Improved infrastructure should also include solar and wind energy projects. Fossil fuels will not last forever.

As we move into the 21st century, communication and connectivity are more important than ever. Reliable and affordable broadband internet and dependable cell phone service are essential for at-home workers, students, and farmers. Upgrades to these services will help farmers to improve the productivity of their fields and ranches.

ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
The air is still contaminated 50 years after the Vesicol chemical plant disaster in St. Louis, Michigan. Although designated as a Superfund site, the area around the plant still contains contaminated waste. Rivers in mid-Michigan, including the Pine River, have high levels of e-coli, making recreation and fishing dangerous. Stories have been told of fishermen having to sanitize their hands because of the e-coli they pick up from their fishing lines. Michigan cannot be the dumping ground for other states’ hazardous waste.

The Great Lakes must be preserved for the enjoyment of Michiganders and for the economic engines that they are. Invasive species must be kept from the lakes to maintain ecological balance.

Clean and renewable energy projects, such as solar and wind farms, will help farmers and rural Michiganders by creating jobs and boosting tax revenues. Michael believes we should welcome companies developing and building the technology to power electric motor vehicles.

AGRICULTURE
Climate change, evolving international markets, and corporate consolidation have created an economic crisis for agriculture, particularly for family farms. For this reason, more multi-generational farms are being sold or auctioned. Four firms currently control 85% of beef production, 66% of pork, and 54% of chicken. Anti-trust laws must be enforced to improve competition in agricultural markets. Increased competition will boost the prices paid to farmers and ranchers and reduce prices at the grocery store. In 1980, 62 cents of every retail dollar of beef sold went to ranchers. Today ranchers only receive 37 cents for every dollar sold of beef.

Programs to encourage private, operator ownership of farmland should be enhanced. Foreign ownership should be discouraged. Land Grant Universities and state extension services should be properly funded to foster research, particularly for strategies to lessen the effects of climate change.

Freedom
TRANSPARENCY, HONESTY, AND INTEGRITY
Transparency at all levels of government should be the rule instead of the exception. Half-truths, rumors, and misinformation from our elected officials should no longer be circulated or tolerated. Michael Lynch believes that you should be able to trust your representatives and not have to worry about their motivations.

Our government should not be swayed by moneyed interests and needs to do a better job of serving the people. Now is the time for the return of the Statesman and Stateswoman. Our elected officials should not expect us to be controlled by fear. They should keep us informed and honestly communicate with the electorate about the legislation that most affects them.

INTEGRITY OF ELECTIONS
Few things are more important to the health of a democracy than the right to have one’s vote counted. The principle of one person, one vote is at the heart of our democracy. In this country, all registered voters get a voice, and that voice should not be muffled or silenced.

Elections and those who facilitate them are under attack. Little proof has been presented that our elections are rigged or should be considered unreliable. Anyone who claims that our elections are falsified or who would join legislators in trying to overturn a fair election does not have the best interest of our country in mind.

Michael Lynch supports regulations and laws to make voting as easy as possible so everyone can have their voice heard. As your representative, Michael Lynch will be a megaphone for your voice and the voice of Michiganders. ^[2]

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—Michael Lynch’s campaign website (2024)^[3]

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Michael Lynch campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2026*	U.S. House Michigan District 2	Candidacy Declared general	$300	$4,629
2024*	U.S. House Michigan District 2	Lost general	$19,849	$18,406
Grand total			$20,149	$23,035
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

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↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 16, 2024
↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
↑ Michael Lynch’s campaign website, “For Families Farms Freedom,” accessed July 24, 2024

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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)

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[3] Michael Lynch’s campaign website, “For Families Farms Freedom,” accessed July 24, 2024

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Michael Lynch (Michigan)

Contents

Biography

Elections

2026

General election

General election for U.S. House Michigan District 2

Endorsements

2024

General election

General election for U.S. House Michigan District 2

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 2

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 2

Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Michigan District 2

U.S. Taxpayers Party convention

U.S. Taxpayers Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 2

Endorsements

Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

2024

Campaign website

Campaign finance summary

See also

External links

Footnotes

Information about voting

2025 Elections

2026 Elections

2024 Election analysis

Trending

Public Policy

Information for candidates

Get Engaged

Services

Additional analysis

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