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Ryan Cushman

Republican candidate for U.S. House in Michigan

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Ryan Cushman

Republican candidate for U.S. House in Michigan

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MI-03 Republican nominee?

$940.05

AUG 5, 2026

Primary Election

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Ryan Cushman is trading at 0% to win the MI-03 Republican nominee? on prediction markets.

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current roleBusinessman

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyModerate Republican

LocationMichigan

BackgroundBusinessman

EducationDavenport University

Notable personal detailsRyan Cushman is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has described himself as a local businessman and a Michigan National Guard veteran, and says he lives in Tallmadge Township with his wife and five children. He has been listed as President of Pioneer Pharmacy Services II and has cited experience in business management and healthcare-related services.

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Political Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports closing tax loopholes for the ultra-wealthy and corporations while voting for a balanced budget; proposes lowering taxes for small businesses that demonstrate they are providing raises or bonuses to employees. Emphasizes both targeting wealthy/corporate tax advantages and offering targeted relief to small businesses.

Healthcare

Supports expanding Medicaid and combining strong government-funded coverage with a competitive private insurance sector; proposes auditing insurers and providers, simplifying coverage, and eliminating co-pays and deductibles to increase access and affordability.

Climate & Energy

Supports a pragmatic transition: accepts current reliance on fossil fuels while promoting fuel efficiency, lower-emission vehicles, next-generation nuclear, expanded solar and wind where cost-effective, grid modernization, and carbon capture to reduce emissions without immediate fossil-fuel phaseout.

Latest News

AINews Summary

Last updatedAug 5, 2026

Ryan Cushman lost the Republican primary in Michigan's 3rd Congressional District to Terri DeBoer, who won by a wide margin and will face Democratic Rep. Hillary Scholten in the general election. The race had centered on the GOP primary matchup between Cushman and DeBoer, with candidates discussing healthcare, the economy, energy, and immigration. Cushman is in the news mainly because of that primary defeat and the broader contest for the West Michigan House seat.

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