Tim Walberg
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Michigan
$3.6K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Live Odds — MI-05 House winner?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
92.9%chance to win
$3.6KNOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age75 years old (Apr 12, 1951)
GenderMale
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LocationMichigan
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationWestern Illinois University (attended)
Notable personal detailsTim Walberg is a Republican U.S. Representative from Michigan who has served in Congress since 2007 (with service beginning again in 2011) and has represented Michigan’s 5th congressional district since 2023. Before Congress, he served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 1983 to 1999 and worked as a pastor and in education/community-impact leadership roles. He attended Western Illinois University and Moody Bible Institute, earned a B.S. from Fort Wayne Bible College, and an M.A. from Wheaton College.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Tim Walberg supports tax cuts and lower costs for families and small businesses. He also emphasizes reducing government waste and spending, along with using deregulation and pro-growth policies to strengthen the economy.
Healthcare
Tim Walberg says he wants to reform health care around consumer choice, lower costs, and more affordability, while protecting people with pre-existing conditions. His health-care page emphasizes lowering prescription drug costs, increasing competition, and strengthening Medicare rather than expanding government coverage.
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Immigration & Border
Tim Walberg has emphasized securing the border, enforcing immigration laws, and increasing border security. He has also opposed amnesty for illegal immigrants while supporting a work-permit program and other immigration reforms tied to agricultural labor needs.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Tim Walberg describes himself as pro-life and says he believes in the sanctity of life. His public statements and campaign materials support protecting unborn children and frame pregnancy-related legislation around supporting motherhood rather than abortion access.
Climate & Energy
Supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy centered on domestic production, energy independence, and lower energy costs. Opposes unrealistic emissions rules and has backed efforts to block Biden-era EV mandates.
Public Safety & Guns
Tim Walberg has aligned with gun-rights positions and has been endorsed by the National Rifle Association. His recorded House votes include opposition to the Bipartisan Background Checks Act and the Enhanced Background Checks Act.
Latest News
Tim Walberg is not directly featured in the available news summary. The only recent item is a broader report about Republicans urging JD Vance to campaign in Midwest battlegrounds ahead of the 2026 midterms, including Michigan, but it does not describe any specific new action or statement by Walberg. Based on the provided information, there is not enough to say that Walberg himself is driving the news right now.
Campaign Fundraising
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