Jack Bergman
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Michigan
MI-01 Republican nominee?
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AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
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Jack Bergman is trading at 100% to win the MI-01 Republican nominee? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
Age79 years old (Feb 2, 1947)
GenderMale
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LocationMichigan
BackgroundU.S. Representative (MI-01)
EducationGustavus Adolphus College — B.A. (1969)
Notable personal detailsJohn Warren "Jack" Bergman is an American politician and retired U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant general serving as the U.S. representative for Michigan's 1st congressional district (first elected in 2016; in office since 2017). Before Congress, he had a career as a commercial airline pilot and held senior command roles in the Marine Corps, including leadership of Marine Forces Reserve/Marine Forces North. He earned a B.A. from Gustavus Adolphus College and an M.B.A. from the University of West Florida.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lower taxes, regulatory reform, and pro-growth free-market policies; voted in favor of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Endorses limited government and a balanced-budget amendment.
Healthcare
Supports repealing the Affordable Care Act and voted for the House Republican American Health Care Act in May 2017; favors replacing the ACA with a market- and choice-based approach.
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Immigration & Border
Supports aggressive border-enforcement measures including construction of a border wall, increasing Border Patrol agents and technology, ending "catch-and-release," restricting use of parole, and opposing Senate immigration bills judged insufficiently security-focused. Advocates legislative steps to strengthen and streamline asylum processes while prioritizing enforcement and border control.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports restricting federal funding for abortion and is a member of the Congressional Pro‑Life Caucus, and has cosponsored federal legislation to prohibit taxpayer funding of abortion. Public congressional records and member directories show he has backed legislative measures that limit abortion funding and aligned with pro‑life caucus activities.
Climate & Energy
Supports fossil-fuel–friendly, market-oriented energy positions and has opposed major Democratic climate legislation while expressing skepticism about large-scale federal climate mandates; has also participated in bipartisan coastal/marine conservation efforts. Voting and public statements indicate opposition to aggressive federal climate regulation and support for energy policies that include fossil fuel development alongside some conservation activities.
Public Safety & Guns
Jack Bergman supports broad Second Amendment rights, has received an A rating and endorsement from the NRA Political Victory Fund, and has backed concealed-carry reciprocity and pro-gun policies. His public voting record and endorsements align with opposing major new federal gun restrictions.
Latest News
Jack Bergman is now set to face Democrat Callie Barr in Michigan’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 general election, based on unofficial primary results. He has also been dealing with intraparty criticism, an ethics complaint, and primary challengers, though he was described as favored with Trump’s backing and strong fundraising. Recent reporting also says Democrats have been outraising Republicans in many competitive House races, adding to the broader election pressure around his seat.
Campaign Fundraising
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