Federal

U.S. Representative, 1st Congressional District

Vote for: 1
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 7
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.

Covers Grand Traverse, Marquette, Houghton, Delta, Chippewa, Emmet, Alpena, Charlevoix, Dickinson, Cheboygan, Iosco, Otsego, Menominee, Roscommon, Antrim, Leelanau, Ogemaw, Benzie, Kalkaska, Missaukee, Arenac, Gogebic, Crawford, Presque Isle, Iron, Mackinac, Alcona, Montmorency, Alger, Oscoda, Baraga, Schoolcraft, Ontonagon, Luce and Keweenaw counties and part of Wexford County.

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Callie Barr

Democratic

Attorney; former high school English teacher

The gist

Supports zoning reform and federal funds for local homebuilding
Proposes limiting short-term rentals to protect year-round residents
Supports removing the Social Security payroll tax cap
Supports passing the PRO Act and ending tariffs on farmers
Supports extending ACA subsidies and a public option
Proposes reversing SNAP cuts and protecting Medicaid funding
Supports expanding broadband across the district

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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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Supports expanding broadband across the district
Platform — Callie Barr for Congress
Campaign website · Callie Barr for Congress · callieforcongress.com
“Expand reliable broadband across the district”

Arnett Satterla

Libertarian

The gist

No documented position found.

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Doc Kovaly

U.S. Taxpayers

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No documented position found.

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LaVeta Davenport

Green

Nonprofit founder

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No documented position found.

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Liz Hakola

Working Class

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No documented position found.

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Zebulon Featherly

No Party Affiliation

Electrician and wind turbine technician

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No documented position found.

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Jack Bergman

RepublicanIncumbent

U.S. Representative; retired Marine Corps lieutenant general · Watersmeet

The gist

Introduced a VA pilot paying local dentists for rural veteransIn office
Introduced a bill easing diesel emissions rules for snowplowsIn office
Voted for a House resolution condemning fraud in federal programsIn office
Signed a letter pressing Canada to act on wildfire smokeIn office
Led a letter urging FDA review of psychedelic-assisted therapiesIn office
Co-sponsored a bill extending deadlines for military survivors' benefit decisionsIn office
Proposes prioritizing military maintenance over new weapons procurementIn office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Introduced a VA pilot paying local dentists for rural veterans
Bergman, Van Drew, Davis, Golden introduce SMILE for Veterans Act
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jack Bergman · Sep 25, 2026 · bergman.house.gov
“establishing a Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program to reimburse community-based dental providers for care provided to rural Veterans”
Introduced a bill easing diesel emissions rules for snowplows
Bergman's PLOW Storms Act Prioritizes Public Safety Over Burdensome Federal Regulations
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jack Bergman · May 13, 2026 · bergman.house.gov
“When plow trucks are disabled during winter storms because of federal emissions mandates, lives are put at risk.”
Voted for a House resolution condemning fraud in federal programs
Bergman Votes to Condemn Fraudsters Stealing from the Government
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jack Bergman · Jun 11, 2026 · bergman.house.gov
“Rep. Jack Bergman voted in favor of H. Res. 1335, a House resolution condemning fraud against federal programs”
Signed a letter pressing Canada to act on wildfire smoke
Michigan Republicans: Canada's Apologies Won't Clear Michigan's Skies
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jack Bergman · Jul 15, 2026 · bergman.house.gov
“demanding immediate action from the Canadian government as another wildfire season brings dangerous smoke across the border and into Michigan communities”
Led a letter urging FDA review of psychedelic-assisted therapies
Bergman, Correa Lead Letter Urging FDA to Expedite Review of Breakthrough Mental Health Therapies
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jack Bergman · May 6, 2026 · bergman.house.gov
“urging the agency to advance its evaluation of rapid-acting novel therapeutics – including entactogen- and psychedelic-assisted therapies”
Co-sponsored a bill extending deadlines for military survivors' benefit decisions
Bergman, Thompson, Steube, Vargas Introduce Bill to Extend Benefits Timeline for Military Survivors
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jack Bergman · Jun 29, 2026 · bergman.house.gov
“extends the time period in which surviving family members of a Military servicemember can make important financial decisions about their survivor benefits”
Proposes prioritizing military maintenance over new weapons procurement
Bergman: America Must Rebuild Readiness by Maintaining the Force We Already Own
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jack Bergman · Apr 17, 2026 · bergman.house.gov
“we are more focused on procuring shiny objects than on holistically managing the day-to-day maintenance necessary to sustain our military”

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 8 issues covered in this race.