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Jack Bergman

Republican

Jack Bergman

MI-01 Republican nominee?

$108.00

AUG 5, 2026

Primary Election

Party selects its nominee.

Overview

Current roleU.S. Representative

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican

LocationMichigan

SourcesShow

clerk.house.gov bergmanforcongress.com bergman.house.gov radio.wcmu.org budget.house.gov congress.gov directory.house.gov ballotready.org uppermichiganssource.com michiganpublic.org michiganadvance.com huffman.house.gov scorecard.lcv.org nrapvf.org apnews.com washingtonexaminer.com rules.house.gov en.wikipedia.org usmma.edu developer.ballotpedia.org substack.govtrack.us voterguide.ballotpedia.org legislation.ballotpedia.org cdn.ballotpedia.org history.house.gov house.gov cha.house.gov govinfo.gov fec.gov ziplook.house.gov disclosures-clerk.house.gov young.senate.gov

Positions

LiberalConservative

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.

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.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJun 12, 2026

Jack Bergman is facing a contested Republican primary in Michigan’s 1st Congressional District, with two GOP challengers and criticism inside his party over endorsements and constituent access. He is also dealing with an ethics complaint. Despite that, he is still seen as favored, with backing from President Trump and strong fundraising, while Democrats are preparing for the general election.

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Articles

DFDetroit Free Press20 days ago

U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman faces a primary and an ethics complaint

Positive

Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026

Total raisedCash on hand

$2.0M

$1.5M

$1.0M

$504.1K

2022

2024

2026

Latest

Year

Total raised

Cash on hand

Total spent

Burn rate

Cycle 2022

$1.8M

$10.1K

$2.0M

$82.2K

Cycle 2024

$2.0M

$110.9K

$1.9M

$79.8K

Cycle 2026

$1.4M

$798.3K

$741.2K

$49.4K

Source: FEC

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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.

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