Michigan's 7th Congressional District election, 2026

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Michigan's 7th Congressional District
General election
Election details
Filing deadline: April 21, 2026
Primary: August 4, 2026 General: November 3, 2026
How to vote
Poll times: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting in Michigan
Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Toss-up DDHQ and The Hill: Pending Inside Elections: Toss-up Sabato's Crystal Ball: Toss-up
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Candidates and election results

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House Michigan District 7

The following candidates are running in the general election for U.S. House Michigan District 7 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Tom Barrett (R)
	Submit photo	Elyon Badger (D)
		Bridget Brink (D)
	Submit photo	Josh Cowen (D)
		William Lawrence (D)
		Matt Maasdam (D)
		Alexandra Prieditis (D)
		Muhammad Salman Rais (D)

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Elyon Badger

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Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I'm Elyon Badger (Samuel Smeltzer), a Michigan Army National Guard veteran, LGBTQIA+ activist, and small contractor running to represent Michigan’s 7th District in Congress. I’ve experienced the failings of our system firsthand and I’m running to build a government that finally works for the people, NOT THE BILLIONAIRES."

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Key Messages

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Healthcare is a human right, Roe v Wade was never enough to protect abortion rights, the only way to restore it permanently is with Universal Healthcare and that needs to be a constitutional amendment. To get that, the Democratic party needs a supermajority in the House and Senate. And the billionaire class can easily afford it, the cruelty is the only point they have.

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A "Technology Bill of Rights" is NECESSARY to protect users from their data being misused by big tech. We need rules around AI and how it can and cannot be used. I fear the day an AI video puts someone in jail for a crime they did not commit.

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The Drug war has FAILED and it's time to rescind these barbaric laws and give people the HELP they need when they suffer from addiction, our system has profited from their suffering and its time to END it. We can fix these problems.

Voting information

See also: Voting in Michigan

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Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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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?

Elyon Badger (D)

Healthcare is a human right, Roe v Wade was never enough to protect abortion rights, the only way to restore it permanently is with Universal Healthcare and that needs to be a constitutional amendment. To get that, the Democratic party needs a supermajority in the House and Senate. And the billionaire class can easily afford it, the cruelty is the only point they have.

A "Technology Bill of Rights" is NECESSARY to protect users from their data being misused by big tech. We need rules around AI and how it can and cannot be used. I fear the day an AI video puts someone in jail for a crime they did not commit.

The Drug war has FAILED and it's time to rescind these barbaric laws and give people the HELP they need when they suffer from addiction, our system has profited from their suffering and its time to END it. We can fix these problems.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Elyon Badger (D)

I'm passionate about universal healthcare, ending the war on drugs, and protecting civil rights in the digital age. We need a Technology Bill of Rights to secure privacy, net neutrality, and ethical AI development. I support legalizing cannabis, expunging records, and investing in communities harmed by prohibition. As a disabled veteran, I fight for better VA access and disability justice. I also advocate for green infrastructure like high-speed rail and solar power, and believe in ending insider trading in Congress and overturning Citizens United to return political power to the people.

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

Elyon Badger (D)

Mr. Rogers mother Nancy Rogers, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”

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

Elyon Badger (D)

The Platform is an amazing film on how the randomness of life can take you from the bottom, to the top, and back to the bottom again. I'm also a big fan of Anime, my favorite is Gundam 00, its set a few hundred years in the future when the earth is out of oil and the geopolitical conflicts that results from a cold/energy war.

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

Elyon Badger (D)

If a rising tide is supposed to lift all ships, what happens to those without a boat? I believe elected officials should build safety nets that protect everyone, not just the wealthy few. We need leaders who focus on those struggling the most, because when we lift from the bottom up, we lift everyone. What helps the poor, the disabled, and working people strengthens the whole country. Real leadership means listening, being present, and standing up to power when it fails the people. Public service isn’t about status, it’s about showing up, telling the truth, and doing what’s right, no matter how uncomfortable that makes the powerful.

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

Elyon Badger (D)

I know what it's like to struggle and be left behind, I care more about the people in my community than power or money that politics can bring. My time in service taught me to never accept defeat and I'm fighting for those that can't fight for themselves, nobody else gets left behind.

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

Elyon Badger (D)

The core responsibility of someone elected to Congress is to represent the people, not corporations, not party elites, but the actual folks living and struggling in the district. That means showing up, listening, and fighting for laws that make life better for working families, the poor, the disabled, and the unheard. It means protecting our rights, holding corrupt government officials accountable, and making sure public money serves the public good. This isn’t about climbing a ladder or chasing headlines, it’s about public service, honesty, and being brave enough to challenge the system when it’s broken.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Elyon Badger (D)

Wise men plant seeds for the trees of which they will never feel the shade. If I can be the one vote that gets the American people the healthcare they desperately need, then that's more than enough for me.

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

Elyon Badger (D)

Like so many millenials, I was 11 years old in 7th grade and September 11 was being played on our TV, little did I know how at the time, how bad the consequences from a forever war based on a lie would be.

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

Elyon Badger (D)

Selling cherries on the side of the highway, I was 17 and it was a summer job.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Elyon Badger (D)

The New Jim Crow. Understanding how the U.S. government targeted the minority groups of America for so long is what challenged me to be the change that congress desperately needs.

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

Elyon Badger (D)

Mumen Rider from One Punch Man

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

Elyon Badger (D)

Rage Against The Machine - Killing In the Name

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

Elyon Badger (D)

Capitalism

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

Elyon Badger (D)

The U.S. House of Representatives have the societal responsibility to write the laws for all of us to follow, if those laws are written with the corrupt weight of dollar and coin, then they do represent the desires of the people, but the elite few. The House is unique because to fix bad laws, regular people can take up the responsibility, for their communities and be the change to bad policies.

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

Elyon Badger (D)

no

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

Elyon Badger (D)

The billionaire class has bought their way into the pockets of congress, our rights are being stripped away as AI is used to harvest all our data from our phones and cars and sold to the Pentagon or Disney for a profit.

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

Elyon Badger (D)

Yes

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Elyon Badger (D)

The American people desperately need term limits from leadership, while legislation takes time, 30 years in office is FAR too many. Younger people need a chance to run and that cant be overshadowed by years of establishment connections and money.

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

Elyon Badger (D)

Bernie Sanders, his fight for Universal Healthcare is why I'm running.

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?

Elyon Badger (D)

Betty, she and her husband (who is a disabled vietnam veteran) had an appointment to see Tom Barrett, his wheelchair ramp at his office was chained off and a table was barricading the ramp, Tom ignored them. I met Betty and her husband at a protest, Tom left his fellow soldier behind, I wont.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Elyon Badger (D)

I love to tell dad jokes, but only sometimes he laughs.

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

Elyon Badger (D)

no

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?

Elyon Badger (D)

Taxing the billionaire class out of financial existence to pay for the 35 trillion dollars of debt we've been left with.

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

Elyon Badger (D)

The House should be investigating financial crimes and briberies done by the billionaire class.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Elyon Badger (D)

The Furry community

What committees interest you?

Elyon Badger (D)

I’d be most effective on committees like Energy and Commerce, where I can fight for universal healthcare, cannabis reform, and ethical tech policy. Veterans’ Affairs is personal to me as a disabled veteran, I've been left behind like so many other veterans, so I'm gonna fight my hardest to fix it. I’m passionate about green infrastructure like trains, so Transportation and Infrastructure would let me push for high-speed rail and solar investment. Oversight and Accountability aligns with my commitment to fighting corruption and ENDING insider trading. And as someone advocating for a Technology Bill of Rights, Science and Technology would let me help shape the future in a way that protects people, not just profits.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Elyon Badger (D)

Members of congress AND their families should NEVER be allowed to own stocks or crypto currencies, public service is about helping people, not profiting.

You can ask candidates in this race to fill out the survey by clicking their names below:

• Alexandra Prieditis
• Bridget Brink
• Matt Maasdam
• Muhammad Salman Rais
• Tom Barrett

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Tom Barrett	Republican Party	$2,770,214	$1,001,144	$1,791,170	As of September 30, 2025
Elyon Badger	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Bridget Brink	Democratic Party	$1,114,655	$376,288	$738,367	As of September 30, 2025
Josh Cowen	Democratic Party	$209,095	$89,190	$119,905	As of September 30, 2025
William Lawrence	Democratic Party	$222,635	$30,220	$192,415	As of September 30, 2025
Matt Maasdam	Democratic Party	$618,326	$223,065	$395,261	As of September 30, 2025
Alexandra Prieditis	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Muhammad Salman Rais	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. *** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

General election race ratings

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Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: Michigan's 7th Congressional District election, 2026
Race tracker	Race ratings
	12/23/2025	12/16/2025	12/9/2025	12/2/2025
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Toss-up	Toss-up	Toss-up	Toss-up
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Pending	Pending	Pending	Pending
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Toss-up	Toss-up	Toss-up	Toss-up
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Toss-up	Toss-up	Toss-up	Toss-up
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Michigan in the 2026 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Michigan, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2026
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
Michigan	U.S. House	Democratic or Republican	1,000-2,000	N/A	4/21/2026	Source
Michigan	U.S. House	Unaffiliated	3,000-6,000	N/A	7/16/2026	Source

District history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2020.

• 2024
• 2022
• 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Michigan District 7

Tom Barrett (R) defeated Curtis Hertel (D) and L. Rachel Dailey (L) in the general election for U.S. House Michigan District 7 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tom Barrett (R)	50.3	226,722
		Curtis Hertel (D)	46.6	209,959
		L. Rachel Dailey (L)	3.2	14,231

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 450,912
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Democratic primary

Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 7

Curtis Hertel (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 7 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Curtis Hertel	100.0	72,083

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 72,083
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Republican primary

Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 7

Tom Barrett (R) advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 7 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tom Barrett	100.0	63,399

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 63,399
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Libertarian Party convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Michigan District 7

L. Rachel Dailey (L) advanced from the Libertarian Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 7 on July 20, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		L. Rachel Dailey

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General election

General election for U.S. House Michigan District 7

Incumbent Elissa Slotkin (D) defeated Tom Barrett (R) and L. Rachel Dailey (L) in the general election for U.S. House Michigan District 7 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Elissa Slotkin (D)	51.7	192,809
		Tom Barrett (R)	46.3	172,624
		L. Rachel Dailey (L)	2.0	7,275

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 372,708
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Democratic primary

Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 7

Incumbent Elissa Slotkin (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 7 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Elissa Slotkin	100.0	77,826

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 77,826
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Republican primary

Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 7

Tom Barrett (R) defeated Jacob Hagg (R) in the Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 7 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tom Barrett	96.0	75,491
		Jacob Hagg (Write-in)	4.0	3,108

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 78,599
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Libertarian Party convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Michigan District 7

L. Rachel Dailey (L) advanced from the Libertarian Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 7 on July 10, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		L. Rachel Dailey

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General election

General election for U.S. House Michigan District 7

Incumbent Tim Walberg (R) defeated Gretchen Driskell (D) in the general election for U.S. House Michigan District 7 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tim Walberg (R)	58.8	227,524
		Gretchen Driskell (D)	41.2	159,743

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 387,267
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Democratic primary

Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 7

Gretchen Driskell (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 7 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gretchen Driskell	100.0	63,470

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 63,470
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Samuel Branscum (D)
• Ryan William Hall (D)
• Samuel Larson (D)
• C.B. Smith (D)

Republican primary

Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 7

Incumbent Tim Walberg (R) advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 7 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tim Walberg	100.0	84,397

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 84,397
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Bruce Gidner (R)

District analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.

• District map - A map of the district in place for the election.
• Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2026 U.S. House elections in the state.
• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
• State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.

• District map
• Competitiveness
• Presidential elections
• State party control

Below is the district map in place for this election. Click the map below to enlarge it.

See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2026

Information about competitiveness will be added here as it becomes available.

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2026 elections, based on results from the 2024 and 2020 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district is EVEN. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were about the same as the national average. This made Michigan's 7th the 220th most Republican district nationally.

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2024 presidential election was in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by The Downballot.

2024 presidential results in Michigan's 7th Congressional District

Kamala Harris	Donald Trump
49.0%	50.0%

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in Michigan, 2024

Michigan presidential election results (1900-2024)

• 13 Democratic wins
• 18 Republican wins
• 1 other win

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020	2024
Winning Party	R	R	R	P	R	R	R	R	D	D	R	D	R	R	R	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	D	R

See also: Party control of Michigan state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Michigan's congressional delegation as of October 2025.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Michigan
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	2	6	8
Republican	0	7	7
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	13	15

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Michigan's top four state executive offices as of October 2025.

State executive officials in Michigan, October 2025

Office	Officeholder
Governor	Gretchen Whitmer
Lieutenant Governor	Garlin Gilchrist II
Secretary of State	Jocelyn Benson
Attorney General	Dana Nessel

State legislature

Michigan State Senate

Party		As of October 2025
	Democratic Party	19
	Republican Party	18
	Other	0
	Vacancies	1
Total		38

Michigan House of Representatives

Party		As of October 2025
	Democratic Party	52
	Republican Party	58
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		110

Trifecta control

Michigan Party Control: 1992-2025
Two years of Democratic trifectas  •  Fourteen years of Republican trifectas
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Michigan's current delegation to the United States Congress

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Gary Peters (D)

Elissa Slotkin (D)

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Jack Bergman (R)

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John Moolenaar (R)

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Hillary Scholten (D)

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Bill Huizenga (R)

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Tim Walberg (R)

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Debbie Dingell (D)

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Tom Barrett (R)

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Kristen Rivet (D)

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Lisa McClain (R)

District 10

John James (R)

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Haley Stevens (D)

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Rashida Tlaib (D)

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Shri Thanedar (D)

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