Amir Hassan
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Michigan
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 roleFederal law enforcement officer
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
LocationMichigan
BackgroundFederal law enforcement officer
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EducationBethune-Cookman University (brief attendance)
Notable personal detailsAmir Hassan is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Michigan’s 8th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is from Flint, Michigan and is a U.S. Navy veteran, with campaign materials describing service beginning in 2006 including security work at Guantanamo Bay and later work as an intelligence analyst. His campaign biography states he completed his degree at the John Jay School of Criminal Justice and worked in federal law enforcement prior to running for Congress.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate opposes all tax increases and supports targeted income tax cuts, including a proposal to eliminate federal income tax for teachers, nurses, police officers, and first responders earning under $100,000. He endorses pro-growth trade and energy policies and emphasizes incentives for jobs and workforce development rather than expanding taxes to pay for new programs.
Healthcare
Supports protecting Social Security and Medicare and preserving Medicaid for working families; proposes targeted tax cuts for nurses and other first responders and prioritizes increased funding for veterans’ health care and VA improvements. Emphasizes opposition to tax increases and aligns with a pro-Trump, limited-government approach to broader policy while not endorsing Medicare-for-All or a universal single-payer system.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate emphasizes securing the U.S. border and supports stronger border security measures. Public materials and local party event descriptions highlight border security as a campaign priority but do not outline support for broad regularization or expanded asylum protections.
Climate & Energy
The candidate opposes the Green New Deal and supports expanding American energy production, aligning with President Trump’s energy agenda while emphasizing lower energy costs and opposing what he calls burdensome regulations. He frames environmental priorities around protecting local water resources and infrastructure but prioritizes unleashing domestic energy production over aggressive emissions regulations.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate opposes laws that restrict Second Amendment freedoms and presents a pro-law-enforcement platform, emphasizing support for police and first responders. Positions indicate opposition to new gun regulations and a strong defense of gun rights.
Latest News
Amir Hassan lost the Republican primary in Michigan's 8th Congressional District, despite receiving Donald Trump's endorsement. Thomas J. Smith won the nomination and is set to face Democratic Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet in the general election. Reports also noted that Smith had briefly suspended his campaign but stayed on the ballot and still prevailed.
Candidate who dropped out beats Trump’s pick in a battleground GOP House primary
Michigan's Amir Hassan Suffers Loss Despite Trump's Backing
Endorsed Hassan Trails Michigan GOP Primary To Candidate Who Dropped Out
Trump-Endorsed Michigan Candidate Loses To Rival Who Stopped Campaigning
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
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