Federal
U.S. Representative, 2nd Congressional District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 4
- 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 Ionia, Montcalm, Isabella, Barry, Newaygo, Gratiot, Mecosta, Clare, Mason, Oceana, Gladwin, Manistee, Osceola and Lake counties and part of Kent, Muskegon, Wexford, Midland, Eaton and Ottawa counties.
Public safety
Ben AmbroseDemocratic
- Supports community policing and police accountability measures
Charlotte MagoonGreen
No documented position found.
Richard SillsNatural Law
No documented position found.
John MoolenaarRepublican
- Voted for the 2027 defense bill raising military payIn office
- Introduced a bill barring entry of Chinese military-company employeesIn office
Education
Ben AmbroseDemocratic
- Proposes more federal school funding and expanded Pell Grants
Charlotte MagoonGreen
No documented position found.
Richard SillsNatural Law
No documented position found.
John MoolenaarRepublican
- Supports school choice and parental rights in educationIn office
Economy & jobs
Ben AmbroseDemocratic
- Supports collective bargaining and 'Buy American' manufacturing policies
Charlotte MagoonGreen
No documented position found.
Richard SillsNatural Law
No documented position found.
John MoolenaarRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Ben AmbroseDemocratic
- Supports transitioning to clean energy and reducing carbon emissions
Charlotte MagoonGreen
No documented position found.
Richard SillsNatural Law
No documented position found.
John MoolenaarRepublican
- Sponsored a bill blocking California's stricter locomotive emission rulesIn office
Health & human services
Ben AmbroseDemocratic
- Supports Medicare for All
- Supports women's access to reproductive health care
- Proposes expanding mental health care for veterans
Charlotte MagoonGreen
No documented position found.
Richard SillsNatural Law
No documented position found.
John MoolenaarRepublican
- Introduced a bill funding anesthesiologists at rural hospitals through MedicareIn office
Government & transparency
Ben AmbroseDemocratic
No documented position found.
Charlotte MagoonGreen
No documented position found.
Richard SillsNatural Law
No documented position found.
John MoolenaarRepublican
- Voted for banning members of Congress from buying individual stocksIn office
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; 6 issues covered in this race.