U.S. House · General election
U.S. House: Michigan District 9
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
On the ballot
6 certified candidates, listed alphabetically by last name.
Destiny Clayton
Limited public information has been found. VoterDecoder is still collecting candidate information and creating a summarized bio.
Full profile →Lisa McClainIncumbent
A member of the House Financial Services and Education and Workforce Committees; before Congress, spent more than 30 years building a private-sector business.
Full profile →Ray Pooley
A third-generation manufacturer and CNC machinist who grew up around small farms and open fields.
Full profile →Kevin Vayko
Holds a bachelor's degree from Michigan Technological University. Volunteers with two regional watershed councils and serves as treasurer of a professional society for environmental engineers.
Full profile →John Vlahos
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Full profile →Jim Walkowicz
A former union representative of 40 years who retired from a role at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
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