2026 Elections · Michigan

Michigan's 5th Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Michigan congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

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Who is running in Michigan's 5th Congressional District in 2026?

Tim Walberg (Republican), Christian Vukasovich (Democratic), James Bronke (Green), Ronald A Muszynski (Libertarian) and Sharon Marie Renier (U.S. Taxpayers Party).

  • Tim WalbergRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $2.2M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Tim Walberg's sponsored bills →
  • Christian VukasovichDemocratic✓ Verified
    $142K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • James BronkeGreen✓ Verified
    • Positions sourced
  • Ronald A MuszynskiLibertarian✓ Verified
    • Positions sourced
  • Sharon Marie RenierU.S. Taxpayers Party✓ Verified

Where they stand

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Where they differ: Tim Walberg supports expanding economic opportunities and job creation in Michigan and votes consistently for bills aiding small businesses and financial protections 123. Christian Vukasovich says health care should be a basic human right, not a privilege 8. James Bronke believes the current health system prioritizes profit over solutions and pledges to focus on effective, affordable health care 910. Ronald A Muszynski supports auditing gold reserves, ending the Federal Reserve, and balancing the budget to address monetary debasement and national debt 4.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 17, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueTim WalbergRepublicanChristian VukasovichDemocraticJames BronkeGreenRonald A MuszynskiLibertarianSharon Marie RenierU.S. Taxpayers Party
Economy & Jobs

Walberg supports expanding economic opportunities, encouraging job creation, raising incomes, and bringing back American manufacturing to boost Michigan’s economy.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Walberg prioritizes creating long-term job growth in Michigan and supports policies that promote economic growth and job creation.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Tim Walberg votes consistently for bills supporting small businesses, financial protections, and technology use in regulation.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Muszynski supports auditing the gold reserves, ending the Federal Reserve, and balancing the budget to address monetary debasement and national debt.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Tim Walberg supports expanding economic opportunities, encouraging job creation, raising incomes, and bringing back American manufacturing to boost Michigan’s economy 1. He prioritizes creating long-term job growth in Michigan and supports policies that promote economic growth and job creation 2. Walberg votes consistently for bills supporting small businesses, financial protections, and technology use in regulation 3. Ronald A Muszynski supports auditing the gold reserves, ending the Federal Reserve, and balancing the budget to address monetary debasement and national debt 4.
Healthcare

Walberg supports lowering prescription drug costs, protecting people with pre-existing conditions, combating drug addiction, and making healthcare more affordable and transparent.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Walberg acknowledges the rising cost of healthcare and supports efforts to make healthcare more affordable and accessible.

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Tim Walberg votes yea on multiple healthcare bills including rural care, Medicaid, and patient support reauthorizations.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Vukasovich says health care should be a basic human right, not a privilege.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Bronke believes the current medical system is flawed because it prioritizes profit over health solutions and pledges to pursue a different path.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Bronke says the health care system is profit-oriented rather than cure-focused, citing the common cold, COVID, and cataracts as examples.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Muszynski says the insurance industry controls diagnoses and treatment, eroding the doctor-patient relationship.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Immigration

Walberg believes a secure border is critical to the country's success and supports enforcing immigration laws to protect national security.

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Tim Walberg votes yea on immigration enforcement and security bills but votes nay on a national emergency resolution.

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Bronke opposes ICE's current practices, supports naturalized citizenship for those born here, and favors immigration enforcement only at the border, not within communities.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

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No public position found.

Where they differ on Immigration: Tim Walberg supports enforcing immigration laws to protect national security and believes a secure border is critical to the country's success 1. He votes yea on immigration enforcement and security bills but votes nay on a national emergency resolution 2. James Bronke opposes ICE's current practices, supports naturalized citizenship for those born in the U.S., and favors immigration enforcement only at the border, not within communities 3.
Public Safety & Crime

Walberg supports strengthening national security by combating terrorism, supporting the military, and protecting the homeland from various threats.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Walberg supports protecting the nation from threats by securing borders, sharing intelligence, protecting infrastructure, enforcing laws, and safeguarding cyberspace.

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Tim Walberg votes yea on bills enhancing prison staff safety, veterans’ rights, bail reform, and violent offender restrictions.

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Muszynski pledges to expose and prosecute pedophiles and corrupt leaders, criticizing both parties for covering up these crimes.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Tim Walberg supports strengthening national security by combating terrorism, supporting the military, and protecting the homeland from various threats 1. He also supports protecting the nation by securing borders, sharing intelligence, protecting infrastructure, enforcing laws, and safeguarding cyberspace 2. Walberg votes yea on bills enhancing prison staff safety, veterans’ rights, bail reform, and violent offender restrictions 3. Ronald A Muszynski pledges to expose and prosecute pedophiles and corrupt leaders, criticizing both parties for covering up these crimes 4.
Abortion

Walberg supports the right to life and has voted repeatedly to defend it as part of his broader defense of traditional values.

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Walberg supports legislative initiatives that preserve America’s founding principles and protect the rights of the unborn.

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Taxes & Government Spending

Walberg supports fiscal responsibility and believes the federal government needs to live within its means.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Walberg advocates for fiscal responsibility, supporting tax cuts and efficient government spending to restore fiscal sanity and invest in communities.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Tim Walberg votes yea on tax relief, budget resolutions, and appropriations for national security and agriculture.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Bronke supports cutting military spending and preventing data centers from diverting power away from residential users.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Muszynski blames Federal Reserve money-printing for inflation and a shrinking middle class, and calls to 'End The Fed.'

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Tim Walberg supports fiscal responsibility and believes the federal government needs to live within its means 1. He advocates for fiscal responsibility, supporting tax cuts and efficient government spending to restore fiscal sanity and invest in communities 2. Walberg votes yea on tax relief, budget resolutions, and appropriations for national security and agriculture 3. James Bronke supports cutting military spending and preventing data centers from diverting power away from residential users 4. Ronald A Muszynski blames Federal Reserve money-printing for inflation and a shrinking middle class, and calls to "End The Fed" 5.
Energy & Environment

Walberg supports unleashing American energy resources, increasing domestic production, reducing regulations, and protecting energy infrastructure to ensure affordable and reliable energy.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Tim Walberg votes yea on bills related to emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and fuel retailer choice.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Bronke supports mitigating climate change effects by backing alternative energy sources including solar, wind, and nuclear power improvements as CO2 alternatives.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found.

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Tim Walberg supports increasing domestic energy production, reducing regulations, and protecting energy infrastructure to ensure affordable and reliable energy 1. He votes yea on bills related to emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and fuel retailer choice 2. James Bronke supports mitigating climate change effects by backing alternative energy sources such as solar, wind, and nuclear power improvements as CO2 alternatives 3.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Walberg supports a robust strategy to defeat terrorism, stop nuclear proliferation, and increase accountability and care for veterans.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Walberg is committed to providing ample resources for the military, modernizing defense capabilities, monitoring rogue nations, and ensuring accountability in defense spending.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Tim Walberg votes nay on resolutions to remove U.S. forces from hostilities but yea on defense authorization and veterans’ clinic bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Bronke opposes the war against Iran, arguing it violates the Constitution and UN charter, and believes the conflict wastes money that should help Americans.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found.

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Tim Walberg supports a robust strategy to defeat terrorism, stop nuclear proliferation, and increase accountability and care for veterans 1. He is committed to providing ample resources for the military, modernizing defense capabilities, monitoring rogue nations, and ensuring accountability in defense spending 2. Walberg votes nay on resolutions to remove U.S. forces from hostilities but yea on defense authorization and veterans’ clinic bills 3. James Bronke opposes the war against Iran, arguing it violates the Constitution and UN charter, and believes the conflict wastes money that should help Americans 4.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Tim Walberg supports expanding economic opportunities, encouraging job creation, raising incomes, and bringing back American manufacturing to boost Michigan’s economy. He prioritizes creating long-term job growth in Michigan and supports policies that promote economic growth and job creation. Walberg votes consistently for bills supporting small businesses, financial protections, and technology use in regulation. Ronald A Muszynski supports auditing the gold reserves, ending the Federal Reserve, and balancing the budget to address monetary debasement and national debt.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Tim Walberg supports enforcing immigration laws to protect national security and believes a secure border is critical to the country's success. He votes yea on immigration enforcement and security bills but votes nay on a national emergency resolution. James Bronke opposes ICE's current practices, supports naturalized citizenship for those born in the U.S., and favors immigration enforcement only at the border, not within communities.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Tim Walberg supports strengthening national security by combating terrorism, supporting the military, and protecting the homeland from various threats. He also supports protecting the nation by securing borders, sharing intelligence, protecting infrastructure, enforcing laws, and safeguarding cyberspace. Walberg votes yea on bills enhancing prison staff safety, veterans’ rights, bail reform, and violent offender restrictions. Ronald A Muszynski pledges to expose and prosecute pedophiles and corrupt leaders, criticizing both parties for covering up these crimes.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Tim Walberg supports fiscal responsibility and believes the federal government needs to live within its means. He advocates for fiscal responsibility, supporting tax cuts and efficient government spending to restore fiscal sanity and invest in communities. Walberg votes yea on tax relief, budget resolutions, and appropriations for national security and agriculture. James Bronke supports cutting military spending and preventing data centers from diverting power away from residential users. Ronald A Muszynski blames Federal Reserve money-printing for inflation and a shrinking middle class, and calls to "End The Fed".

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Tim Walberg supports increasing domestic energy production, reducing regulations, and protecting energy infrastructure to ensure affordable and reliable energy. He votes yea on bills related to emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and fuel retailer choice. James Bronke supports mitigating climate change effects by backing alternative energy sources such as solar, wind, and nuclear power improvements as CO2 alternatives.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Tim Walberg supports a robust strategy to defeat terrorism, stop nuclear proliferation, and increase accountability and care for veterans. He is committed to providing ample resources for the military, modernizing defense capabilities, monitoring rogue nations, and ensuring accountability in defense spending. Walberg votes nay on resolutions to remove U.S. forces from hostilities but yea on defense authorization and veterans’ clinic bills. James Bronke opposes the war against Iran, arguing it violates the Constitution and UN charter, and believes the conflict wastes money that should help Americans.