Wayne Stiles
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Michigan
MI-01 Democratic nominee?
$20.9K
AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
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$20.9KAUG 5, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleIndustrial designer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
GenderMale
LocationMichigan
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BackgroundIndustrial designer
EducationUniversity of Michigan — BFA
Notable personal detailsWayne Stiles is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Michigan’s 1st Congressional District (MI-01) in the 2026 election cycle. He is an industrial designer based in Traverse City, Michigan, and has run his campaign under “Wayne for Congress.” He has said he holds a BFA from the University of Michigan and built a career in new product development before starting his own small business.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports a fair tax code and using appropriate taxes for all to balance the federal budget and reduce national debt, while promoting targeted incentives (e.g., for sustainable energy) and support for small-business growth. Emphasizes strengthening the middle class and protecting social safety nets alongside pro-growth measures like broadband and workforce investment.
Healthcare
Supports treating healthcare as a right and expanding access in rural areas; pledges to protect and fund Medicare and Medicaid, lower prescription drug costs (including allowing Medicare negotiation), and pursue affordable, comprehensive coverage such as restoring a public option to the Affordable Care Act.
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Immigration & Border
Supports comprehensive immigration reform that expands legal pathways and pathways to citizenship (including DACA) while also backing strong but humane border security and expedited asylum processing; proposes work visas/Agricultural Work Permits to support farming and address labor shortages.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports a woman’s right to choose and seeks to protect and expand access to reproductive healthcare, including safe, legal services and family planning resources. The campaign page affirms that Michigan’s constitution enshrines a woman’s right to choose and commits to ensuring access in Northern Michigan.
Climate & Energy
Supports a transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy while ensuring year‑round energy reliability and protecting working‑class jobs. Endorses wind, solar, and energy efficiency programs and calls for balancing clean energy growth with local needs and jobs. Advocates stronger protections for the Great Lakes and waterways alongside responsible energy development.
Latest News
Wayne Stiles is in the news as a candidate in a broader set of Democratic primary contests, but the provided summaries do not give a clear, direct update on his own race. The recent coverage focuses more on progressive candidates, party tensions, and how Democratic primaries are playing out in Michigan and other states. Overall, the reporting suggests a competitive primary environment, but it is sparse on specific developments involving Stiles himself.
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
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LatestCycle 2026
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