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John Moolenaar
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Michigan
$9.2K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Live Odds — MI-02 House winner?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
95.2%chance to win
$9.2KNOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age65 years old (May 8, 1961)
GenderMale
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LocationMichigan
BackgroundPolitician
EducationHope College — B.S., Chemistry (1983)
Notable personal detailsJohn Robert Moolenaar is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan, serving in Congress since 2015 and representing Michigan's 2nd congressional district since 2023. He previously served on the Midland City Council (1997–2000), in the Michigan House of Representatives (2003–2008), and in the Michigan State Senate (2011–2014). He earned a B.S. in chemistry from Hope College and an M.P.A. from Harvard University. His career has included work as a chemist, businessman, and school administrator.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
John Moolenaar supports tax relief and opposes tax hikes, including voting for legislation he says would prevent a large tax increase on Michigan families. He emphasizes fiscal responsibility, reduced federal spending, and pro-growth policies that keep government out of the way of businesses and workers.
Healthcare
John Moolenaar opposes a single-payer, Medicare for All approach and argues against a government takeover of the health care system. He says health care reform should be achieved without forcing a one-size-fits-all system.
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Immigration & Border
Supports border-first immigration policy centered on stronger enforcement, more border agents, and secure checkpoints. Opposes amnesty for people in the country illegally and frames illegal immigration as a national security and public safety threat. Also supports ending what is described as a border crisis and funding border enforcement agencies.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
John Moolenaar has consistently described himself as pro-life and opposed abortion funding. He has said he will defend the right to life, fight against unlimited abortion, and oppose efforts to use taxpayer dollars for abortions.
Climate & Energy
John Moolenaar backs an all-of-the-above energy strategy centered on domestic resources and energy independence. He emphasizes reducing energy prices, expanding American energy development, and limiting clean-energy tax benefits to companies tied to foreign adversaries rather than supporting aggressive climate regulation.
Public Safety & Guns
Moolenaar has opposed legislation that would ban many commonly owned firearms and has said such proposals violate the Second Amendment. He has also voted against funding state red flag laws and has framed his position as defending law-abiding gun owners and Second Amendment rights.
Latest News
John Moolenaar is being mentioned in a broader 2026 House battleground analysis, which says several districts have shifted toward Democrats. The report says Republicans still have a narrow structural edge, but the overall map is becoming more competitive. It does not give any specific new development about Moolenaar himself beyond his connection to the House race environment.
Endorsements
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