MI-03 Republican nominee?
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AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBusinessman
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyModerate Republican
LocationMichigan
BackgroundBusinessman
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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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Positions
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.
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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.
News
Ryan Cushman is in the news because he is running in the Republican primary for Michigan's 3rd Congressional District. Recent coverage focuses on his positions on healthcare, the economy, energy, and immigration as he competes with Terri DeBoer for the GOP nomination. The primary will decide who challenges Democratic Rep. Hillary Scholten in the general election.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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