MI-10 Republican nominee?
6dDonald Trump backed Michael Bouchard in the MI-10 Republican nominee race, and Bouchard is currently at 97%.
97%
Republican
Trump Endorsed
Trump Endorsed
Michael Bouchard
MI-10 Republican nominee?
$15.8K
AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer State Senator
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationMichigan
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BackgroundU.S. Army officer
EducationMichigan State University (ROTC program)
Notable personal detailsMichael Bouchard is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Michigan’s 10th Congressional District (2026 cycle). He is an Army captain and paratrooper with service including a deployment to Iraq, and he has served in the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions. He is a graduate of Michigan State University’s ROTC program and has held leadership roles in the Michigan Army National Guard and joint task force operations.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports lowering tax rates by broadening the tax base and reducing government spending; has proposed budget cuts and reforms to reduce taxpayer burden.
Healthcare
Supports reforms to improve healthcare delivery for veterans, including improving efficiency and access at the Department of Veterans Affairs; no clear public record found on broader positions such as the Affordable Care Act, Medicare expansion, or market-based health reforms.
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Immigration & Border
Michael Bouchard emphasizes border security and lists immigration as a principal campaign focus, drawing on his military service that included missions to the southern border. His campaign messaging centers on stronger border enforcement alongside other Republican priorities.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate, Michael (Mike) Bouchard, emphasizes enforcing existing gun laws and prosecuting weapons-related crimes rather than creating additional gun restrictions, while affirming support for law enforcement and lawful gun ownership. Public statements indicate skepticism about new gun legislation following mass shootings and a focus on criminal accountability.
Latest Insights
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 18, 2026
Michael Bouchard is drawing attention in Michigan’s 10th Congressional District Republican primary after Donald Trump endorsed him. That endorsement helped push rival Robert Lulgjuraj out of the race, strengthening Bouchard’s position ahead of the Aug. 4 primary. The district is expected to be competitive in the 2026 House election, with the Republican nominee set to face the Democratic nominee in November.
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Articles
DFDetroit Free Press12 days ago
Lulgjuraj says Trump support for rival drove him from US House race
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DFDetroit Free Press10 days ago
A guide to the Michigan races on your primary ballot
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CNCBS News12 days ago
Robert Lulgjuraj drops out of Michigan's 10th congressional district race
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NNewsweek9 days ago
Map Shows Where Democrats Massively Outraising Republican Incumbents
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Endorsements
MI-10 Republican nominee?
Endorsers of Michael Bouchard for MI-10 Republican nominee?
Donald Trump
Public figure
Donald Trump endorsed Michael Bouchard for Congress in Michigan's 10th District primary.
Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM)
Advocacy group
The Police Officers Association of Michigan endorsed Michael Bouchard for Congress.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.4M
$1.1M
$707.4K
$353.7K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.4M
$958.2K
$456.5K
$24.0K
Source: FEC
New updates coming soon
We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
- Polls