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MI-07 Democratic nominee?
$349.9K
AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Navy SEAL (retired)
PartyDemocratic
GenderMale
LocationMichigan
BackgroundU.S. Navy SEAL (retired)
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EducationUniversity of Michigan (graduate)
Notable personal detailsMatt Maasdam is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District (MI-07) in the 2026 cycle. He is a University of Michigan graduate and a retired U.S. Navy SEAL with deployments including Iraq and Afghanistan. He later served as a military aide to President Barack Obama at the White House and worked in business leadership and e-commerce. He lives in mid-Michigan with his wife Laura, a Navy veteran helicopter pilot, and their two sons.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
The candidate opposes tax cuts that benefit the wealthy and credits Republican tax policies with increasing costs for working families; he supports preserving and extending tax credits that lower healthcare costs for constituents. He frames his economic approach around reducing costs for working families and cracking down on corruption rather than cutting social supports.
Healthcare
Supports protecting Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, lowering costs by making insurance on the exchange less expensive, capping out-of-pocket costs, taking on drug companies to lower prices, and allowing anyone to buy into Medicare.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Matt Maasdam is running in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 7th Congressional District, where he faces Bridget Brink and William Lawrence. The race is drawing attention as Brink picks up high-profile establishment support, including an endorsement from former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm. Maasdam has also been mentioned in coverage of the growing political backlash against data centers and AI infrastructure in Michigan, where candidates are tying the issue to electricity costs and ratepayer concerns.
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Polls
MI-07 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
MI-07 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Matt Maasdam for MI-07 Democratic nominee?
Elissa Slotkin
Public figure
Elissa Slotkin endorsed Matt Maasdam in the Democratic primary for her former House seat.
Detroit News Editorial Board
Public figure
The Detroit News Editorial Board endorsed Matt Maasdam in the Michigan's 7th Congressional District Democratic primary.
IUPAT District Council 1M
Public endorsement
IUPAT District Council 1M endorsed Matt Maasdam for Congress.
Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 2 of Michigan
Labor organization
Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 2 of Michigan endorsed Matt Maasdam for Congress in Michigan's 7th Congressional District.
IBEW Michigan
Labor organization
IBEW Michigan endorsed Matt Maasdam for Congress in Michigan's 7th District.
Healthcare for Action
Public endorsement
Healthcare for Action endorsed Matt Maasdam for Congress.
Michigan Pipe Trades Association
Advocacy group
Michigan Pipe Trades Association endorsed Matt Maasdam for Congress.
Teamsters Local 243
Labor organization
Teamsters Local 243 endorsed Matt Maasdam for Congress.
Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union
Labor organization
Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union endorsed Matt Maasdam for Congress.
End Citizens United
Public figure
End Citizens United endorsed Matt Maasdam for Michigan's 7th Congressional District.
End Citizens United
Public figure
End Citizens United endorsed Matt Maasdam in the Michigan's 7th Congressional District race.
Defend The Vote
Public figure
Defend The Vote endorsed Matt Maasdam in a congressional race.
Mark Schauer
Public figure
Mark Schauer endorsed Matt Maasdam for Michigan's 7th Congressional District race.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$2.1M
$1.6M
$1.0M
$519.9K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$2.1M
$548.4K
$1.5M
$85.1K
Source: FEC