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Amir Hassan
MI-08 Republican nominee?
$8.9K
AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
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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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.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Amir Hassan for MI-08 Republican nominee?
President Donald Trump
Elected official
President Donald Trump endorsed Amir Hassan for Congress in Michigan's 8th Congressional District.
Detroit News editorial board
Public endorsement
Detroit News editorial board endorsed Amir Hassan in the Republican primary for Michigan's 8th Congressional District.
Black Conservative Federation
Public figure
Black Conservative Federation endorsed Amir Hassan for Congress in Michigan.
Black Conservative Federation
Public figure
Black Conservative Federation endorsed Amir Hassan for Congress in Michigan.
Three members of the Michigan Republican Congressional Delegation
Public endorsement
Three members of the Michigan Republican Congressional Delegation endorsed Amir Hassan for Congress.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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