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U.S. Representative, 1st Congressional District

Callie Barr

Candidate for U.S. Representative, 1st Congressional District

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Attorney; former high school English teacher
Campaign website
callieforcongress.com

Born in Traverse City. An attorney who previously worked as a high school English teacher; the Democratic nominee for the 1st District in 2024 as well.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports removing the Social Security payroll tax cap

    Platform — Callie Barr for Congress

    Campaign website · Callie Barr for Congress · callieforcongress.com

    “Make the ultrawealthy pay their fair share … Protect Social Security and remove the cap”
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Housing

  • Supports zoning reform and federal funds for local homebuilding

    Platform — Callie Barr for Congress

    Campaign website · Callie Barr for Congress · callieforcongress.com

    “Unlock federal funding for affordable local homebuilding … Support practical zoning reform so homes actually get built”
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  • Proposes limiting short-term rentals to protect year-round residents

    Platform — Callie Barr for Congress

    Campaign website · Callie Barr for Congress · callieforcongress.com

    “Balance short-term rentals with the need for full-time residents and stable communities”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports passing the PRO Act and ending tariffs on farmers

    Platform — Callie Barr for Congress

    Campaign website · Callie Barr for Congress · callieforcongress.com

    “Support unions and pass the PRO Act … End tariffs that hurt farmers and raise food prices”
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Roads & infrastructure

Health & human services

  • Supports extending ACA subsidies and a public option

    Platform — Callie Barr for Congress

    Campaign website · Callie Barr for Congress · callieforcongress.com

    “Extend ACA subsidies and support a strong public option”
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  • Proposes reversing SNAP cuts and protecting Medicaid funding

    Platform — Callie Barr for Congress

    Campaign website · Callie Barr for Congress · callieforcongress.com

    “Reverse SNAP cuts that hurt children, seniors, and disabled people … Protect Medicaid and rural hospitals from devastating cuts”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Callie Barr on them.

  • Public safetyNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

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