Clyde Welford
MI-02 Democratic nominee?
$20.5K
AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCommissioner
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationMichigan
BackgroundLake County (Michigan) commissioner
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Notable personal detailsClyde Anthony Welford is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Michigan’s 2nd Congressional District. He serves on the Lake County (Michigan) Board of Commissioners as the District 7 commissioner. His campaign materials describe him as a teacher and longtime educator and community leader.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports expanded social programs and government spending to reduce cost-of-living pressures, including free healthcare, free university education, college debt forgiveness, higher wages, and investments in renewable energy and farmer supports. Prioritizes affordability, livable wages, and protecting social safety-net programs. No explicit tax-rate proposals were found on campaign pages.
Healthcare
Supports free universal healthcare and views healthcare as a top concern; expresses that nations with free healthcare are models the U.S. can emulate. Advocates for major public expansion of healthcare access.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports a woman's right to choose and frames reproductive choice as part of his platform. Positions emphasize protecting abortion access as a component of healthcare and rights.
Climate & Energy
Supports combating climate change and investing in renewable energy, including making clean energy affordable for homeowners; endorses climate action alongside other progressive priorities. Positions accept transitional approaches rather than calling for immediate phase-out of fossil fuels.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate supports "common-sense gun laws," indicating favor for some firearm regulation while maintaining other listed Democratic priorities. Specific policies (e.g., assault weapons ban, universal background checks, or red flag laws) are not detailed on the campaign site.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Clyde Welford for MI-02 Democratic nominee?
Barry County Democrats
Public figure
Barry County Democrats endorsed Clyde Welford for Michigan's 2nd Congressional District primary.
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