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FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · MI-1 (R)FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · MI-1 (R)
Justin Michal
Justin Michal ran in the August 4, 2026 Republican primary for Michigan’s 1st district and did not advance.
- Party
- Republican
- Ran for
- U.S. House · MI-1 (2026)
- Result
- Lost primary (12.6%)
- Raised
- $60K
- LAST RAN
- 2026
- RAISED
- $60K
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STORIES2026 election: Michigan’s 1st District
THE 2026 RACE
Jack BergmanREPIncumbent · $1.9M raised
Callie BarrDEM$824K raised
Arnett SatterlaLIBERTARIAN
Doc KovalyU.S. TAXPAYERS
LaVeta DavenportGREEN
+2 MOREJustin Michal’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $60K
- CASH ON HAND
- $9K
- SPENT
- $51K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $39K · 65.6%
- Self-funding
- $21K · 34.4%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →TOP DONORS
Schultz, TimRetired · RETIRED$4K
Hubschneider, KurtRetired · RETIRED$4K
Schultz, PatRetired · RETIRED$4K
Perdomo, NickNick'S Cigar Co · CEO$3K
Perdomo, JanineNick'S Cigar Co · COO$3K
Schultz, DennisRetired · RETIRED$3K
Dowd, KimberlyRetired · RETIRED$2K
Perrault, GaryRetired · RETIRED$2K
Moore, SandraRetired · RETIRED$1K
O'Brien, JenniferOnce Upon A Child · OWNER$1K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Advertising$32K
Other$8K
Materials$6K
Travel$2K
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Michal seeks to oust Bergman in US House's 1st District | News, Sports, Jobs
Michal is challenging incumbent Jack Bergman and discussed his background and policy views as a candidate.
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