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Al Lemmo
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Michigan
Trump Endorsed
MI-08 Republican nominee?
$18.5K
AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
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$18.5KAUG 5, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleMechanical engineer
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationMichigan
BackgroundMechanical engineer
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Notable personal detailsAlfred Charles "Al" Lemmo is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Michigan's 8th Congressional District. He has run for Congress previously and has a history of involvement in local Republican Party activities. He has described himself publicly as a mechanical engineer and has participated in civic and community organizations in the Detroit area.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax relief for families and small businesses, permanent small-business tax cuts, expanded small-business deductions, full expensing for factory equipment, and reduced regulatory burden to lower costs and boost manufacturing and reshoring.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to prenatal and maternal care and increasing support for community health centers and palliative/hospice care; opposes use of federal tax dollars to fund abortion and supports conscience protections for medical providers. Does not state a clear position on broader federal healthcare reforms such as the Affordable Care Act, Medicare for All, or a public option.
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Immigration & Border
Supports construction of a border wall and other infrastructure to control entry and exit, requires employers to use E-Verify, and supports denying state and federal funds to entities (including sanctuary cities) that do not comply with immigration laws; opposes abolishing ICE.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate describes himself as "unapologetically pro-life," opposes use of federal tax dollars to fund abortion providers, supports federal protections for babies born alive after attempted abortions, and backs national limits on late‑term abortions while also promoting expanded prenatal/maternal care and support for pregnancy resource centers.
Climate & Energy
Supports protecting Michigan’s water and Great Lakes and prioritizes cleanup and infrastructure upgrades while opposing what he calls “radical environmental mandates” and bureaucratic climate programs. Emphasizes state and local control, job protection for manufacturing, and solutions that avoid raising energy costs.
Latest News
Al Lemmo finished third in the Michigan 8th District Republican primary. The race was won by Thomas J. Smith, who had already suspended his campaign but stayed on the ballot. The Trump-endorsed candidate, Amir Hassan, finished behind Smith and ahead of Lemmo.
Endorsements
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Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
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