Michigan's 1st Congressional District

Voters have until Aug. 4 to decide on three candidates seeking the nomination to Michigan's 1st Congressional District House seat. The Leelanau Enterprise put together profiles of the three Republicans and three Democrats hoping to advance to the general election in November for the U.S. House District representing all of the northern Lower Peninsula and the entirely fo the Upper Peninsula.

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YOUR VOTE, YOUR DISTRICT: These 6 people want to represent northern Michigan in Congress

The Leelanau Enterprise put together profiles of the three Republicans and three Democrats hoping to advance to the general election in November for the 1st Congressional District.
Matthew DenOtter pitches healthcare background, business mindset in 1st Dist. Republican primary bid

Brian Freiberger | Leelanau Enterprise

The winner of the GOP primary on Aug. 4 will face the winner of the Democratic primary — pitting Callie Barr, Kyle Blomquist and Wayne Stiles against each other — and independent Zebulon Featherly in the Nov. 3 election.

Michigan's 1st Congressional District

Incumbent Bergman touts 10-year record, dismisses primary challengers ahead of Aug. 4 vote

Brian Freiberger | Leelanau Enterprise

Bergman faces Republican challengers Matthew DenOtter and Justin Michal in the Aug. 4 primary. The winner will face the winner of the Democratic primary pitting Callie Barr, Kyle Blomquist and Wayne Stiles against one another and independent Zebulon Featherly in the Nov. 3 election.
Michigan's 1st Congressional District

Callie Barr runs on affordability in second bid for Bergman's seat

Brian Freiberger | Leelanau Enterprise

Callie Barr is asking Michigan's 1st Congressional District for a second chance — and she's betting that "enough's enough" resonates louder in 2026 than it did the last time she ran.