Who is running in Michigan's 1st Congressional District in 2026?

Jack Bergman (Republican), Callie Barr (Democratic), Arnett Satterla (Libertarian), Doc Kovaly (U.S. Taxpayers Party), LaVeta Davenport (Green), Liz Hakola (Working Class Party) and Zebulon Featherly (No Party Affiliation).

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Jack Bergman supports expanding broadband infrastructure and cutting federal red tape to boost rural economies in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. He voted yea on multiple economic bills including H.R. 8278, H.R. 6955, H.R. 1181, H.R. 7128, H.R. 7757, and H.R. 2478. Callie Barr supports an economy that rewards work, strengthens local businesses, protects earned benefits, and makes the ultrawealthy pay their fair share. She prioritizes lowering costs for working families rather than protecting tax breaks for the wealthy. Zebulon Featherly supports raising the federal minimum wage and strengthening workers' ability to organize to boost pay.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Jack Bergman voted yea on healthcare-related bills including H.R. 4541, H.R. 2493, H.R. 498, H.R. 6703, and H.R. 2483. Callie Barr supports letting the government negotiate all prescription drug prices and creating a universal healthcare system with a public option like Medicare. Zebulon Featherly supports universal healthcare guaranteeing access regardless of income, employment, or location. Liz Hakola supports universal health care for all residents regardless of citizenship status, including reproductive health.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Jack Bergman supports securing the border as part of his America-First agenda and has voted yea on several immigration bills including S. 2, H.Res. 1128, H.R. 4638, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 3486, while voting nay on H.J.Res. 72. Zebulon Featherly emphasizes that due process and constitutional protections should apply to everyone regardless of citizenship status. Liz Hakola describes current immigration enforcement as inhumane and states that due process is denied to both citizens and noncitizens.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Jack Bergman supports reducing wasteful government spending and has voted in favor of various tax and spending bills including H.R. 9500 and H.R. 6500. Callie Barr advocates for taxing the ultrawealthy more and protecting Social Security by eliminating the earnings cap.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Jack Bergman votes in favor of various energy and environment bills such as H.J.Res. 210 and H.R. 2140. Callie Barr opposes fast-tracking the Line 5 pipeline tunnel permit under a national emergency declaration and supports a science-based environmental review. Zebulon Featherly advocates for an all-of-the-above energy strategy, including nuclear power where appropriate, to ensure reliability and independence. Liz Hakola opposes the construction of AI data centers in rural areas without local approval due to concerns about water supply and electrical grid strain.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Jack Bergman supports strengthening national defense as part of his America-First agenda. He voted against resolutions to remove troops from Iran and Lebanon and voted in favor of defense authorization and veterans bills. Callie Barr believes that Congress, not the president alone, should decide on military action regarding Iran.

Michigan's 1st Congressional District 2026: Bergman vs. Barr

Jack BergmanRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
$2.3M raised
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Callie BarrDemocratic✓ Verified
$1.5M raised
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Arnett SatterlaLibertarian✓ Verified
Doc KovalyU.S. Taxpayers Party✓ Verified
LaVeta DavenportGreen✓ Verified
Liz HakolaWorking Class Party✓ Verified
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Zebulon FeatherlyNo Party Affiliation✓ Verified
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Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Jack Bergman supports expanding broadband and cutting federal red tape to boost rural economies and voted yea on multiple economic and healthcare bills 1 2 6. Callie Barr supports an economy that rewards work and making the ultrawealthy pay their fair share, and she supports universal healthcare with a public option 3 8. Zebulon Featherly supports raising the federal minimum wage and universal healthcare guaranteeing access regardless of income or location 5 9. Liz Hakola supports universal healthcare for all residents regardless of citizenship and opposes AI data centers in rural areas without local approval 10 21.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
Issue	Jack BergmanRepublican	Callie BarrDemocratic	Arnett SatterlaLibertarian	Doc KovalyU.S. Taxpayers Party	LaVeta DavenportGreen	Liz HakolaWorking Class Party	Zebulon FeatherlyNo Party Affiliation
Economy & Jobs	Bergman supports expanding broadband infrastructure and cutting federal red tape to boost rural economies in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written Bergman votes yea on multiple economic bills including H.R. 8278, H.R. 6955, H.R. 1181, H.R. 7128, H.R. 7757, and H.R. 2478. Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written	Callie Barr supports an economy that rewards work, strengthens local businesses, protects earned benefits, and makes the ultrawealthy pay their fair share. Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written Barr says her priority is lowering costs for working families rather than protecting tax breaks for the wealthy. ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written	No public position found.	No public position found. Check their site ↗	No public position found.	No public position found.	Featherly supports raising the federal minimum wage and strengthening workers' ability to organize to boost pay. ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written
Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Jack Bergman supports expanding broadband infrastructure and cutting federal red tape to boost rural economies in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula 1. He voted yea on multiple economic bills including H.R. 8278, H.R. 6955, H.R. 1181, H.R. 7128, H.R. 7757, and H.R. 2478 2. Callie Barr supports an economy that rewards work, strengthens local businesses, protects earned benefits, and makes the ultrawealthy pay their fair share 3. She prioritizes lowering costs for working families rather than protecting tax breaks for the wealthy 4. Zebulon Featherly supports raising the federal minimum wage and strengthening workers' ability to organize to boost pay 5.
Healthcare	Bergman votes yea on healthcare-related bills such as H.R. 4541, H.R. 2493, H.R. 498, H.R. 6703, and H.R. 2483. Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written	Callie Barr supports universal health care, making Medicare available from birth, restoring Medicaid cuts, lowering prescription drug prices, and protecting rural hospitals and veterans' care. Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written Barr supports letting the government negotiate all prescription drug prices and creating a universal healthcare system with a public option like Medicare. ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written	No public position found.	No public position found. Check their site ↗	No public position found.	Hakola supports universal health care for all residents regardless of citizenship status, including reproductive health. ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written	Featherly supports universal healthcare guaranteeing access regardless of income, employment, or location. ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written
Where they differ on Healthcare: Jack Bergman voted yea on healthcare-related bills including H.R. 4541, H.R. 2493, H.R. 498, H.R. 6703, and H.R. 2483 1. Callie Barr supports letting the government negotiate all prescription drug prices and creating a universal healthcare system with a public option like Medicare 2. Zebulon Featherly supports universal healthcare guaranteeing access regardless of income, employment, or location 3. Liz Hakola supports universal health care for all residents regardless of citizenship status, including reproductive health 4.
Immigration	Bergman champions securing the border as part of his America-First agenda. Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written Bergman votes yea on immigration bills including S. 2, H.Res. 1128, H.R. 4638, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 3486, but votes nay on H.J.Res. 72. Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written	No public position found. Check their site ↗	No public position found.	No public position found. Check their site ↗	No public position found.	Hakola calls current immigration enforcement inhumane and says due process is denied to citizens and noncitizens alike. ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written	Featherly says due process and constitutional protections should apply to everyone regardless of citizenship status. ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written
Where they differ on Immigration: Jack Bergman supports securing the border as part of his America-First agenda and has voted yea on several immigration bills including S. 2, H.Res. 1128, H.R. 4638, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 3486, while voting nay on H.J.Res. 72 1 2. Zebulon Featherly emphasizes that due process and constitutional protections should apply to everyone regardless of citizenship status 3. Liz Hakola describes current immigration enforcement as inhumane and states that due process is denied to both citizens and noncitizens 4.
Public Safety & Crime	Bergman prioritizes fighting Veteran suicide and expanding mental health care support for servicemembers and Veterans. Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written Bergman votes yea on public safety bills like H.R. 2978, S. 307, H.R. 1181, H.R. 1041, H.R. 5625, and H.R. 6260. Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written	No public position found. Check their site ↗	No public position found.	No public position found. Check their site ↗	No public position found.	No public position found.	No public position found. Check their site ↗
Abortion	No public position found. Check their site ↗	No public position found. Check their site ↗	No public position found.	No public position found. Check their site ↗	No public position found.	No public position found.	No public position found. Check their site ↗
Taxes & Government Spending	Bergman stands for reining in wasteful Washington spending as part of his conservative values. Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written Bergman votes yea on tax and spending bills such as H.R. 9500, H.R. 6500, H.Con.Res. 113, H.R. 9770, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8646. Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written	Callie Barr supports making the ultrawealthy pay their fair share and protecting Social Security by removing the cap on earnings. Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written	No public position found.	No public position found. Check their site ↗	No public position found.	No public position found.	No public position found. Check their site ↗
Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Jack Bergman supports reducing wasteful government spending and has voted in favor of various tax and spending bills including H.R. 9500 and H.R. 6500 1 2. Callie Barr advocates for taxing the ultrawealthy more and protecting Social Security by eliminating the earnings cap 3.
Energy & Environment	Bergman votes yea on energy and environment bills including H.J.Res. 210, H.R. 2140, H.R. 2860, H.R. 7618, H.R. 1346, and H.R. 5587. Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written	Barr opposes fast-tracking the Line 5 pipeline tunnel permit under a national emergency declaration, favoring a science-based environmental review instead. ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written	No public position found.	No public position found. Check their site ↗	No public position found.	Hakola opposes AI data centers built in rural areas without local approval, citing strain on the water supply and electrical grid. ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written	Featherly supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy, including nuclear power where appropriate, for reliability and independence. ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written
Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Jack Bergman votes in favor of various energy and environment bills such as H.J.Res. 210 and H.R. 2140 1. Callie Barr opposes fast-tracking the Line 5 pipeline tunnel permit under a national emergency declaration and supports a science-based environmental review 2. Zebulon Featherly advocates for an all-of-the-above energy strategy, including nuclear power where appropriate, to ensure reliability and independence 3. Liz Hakola opposes the construction of AI data centers in rural areas without local approval due to concerns about water supply and electrical grid strain 4.
Foreign Policy & Defense	Bergman supports strengthening national defense as part of his America-First agenda. Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written Bergman votes nay on resolutions to remove troops from Iran and Lebanon, and yea on defense authorization and veterans bills. Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written	Barr says Congress, not the president alone, should decide on military action regarding Iran. ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written	No public position found.	No public position found. Check their site ↗	No public position found.	No public position found.	No public position found. Check their site ↗
Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Jack Bergman supports strengthening national defense as part of his America-First agenda 1. He voted against resolutions to remove troops from Iran and Lebanon and voted in favor of defense authorization and veterans bills 2. Callie Barr believes that Congress, not the president alone, should decide on military action regarding Iran 3.

Michigan's 1st Congressional District Candidates 2026