MI-01 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAttorney
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationMichigan
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BackgroundAttorney
EducationCentral Michigan University — BA, Secondary Education
Notable personal detailsCallie Barr is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Michigan’s 1st Congressional District. She is a former high school English teacher and an attorney, and has highlighted work connecting veterans to free legal services. Barr previously ran for MI-01 in 2024 and is running again in the 2026 cycle.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports reducing income inequality through policies that ensure the economy rewards work over capital gains and endorses federal investments and tax incentives for affordable housing. Advocates for "common-sense tax policy" and highlights the decline in top marginal tax rates since 1960, indicating support for raising taxes on the wealthy or restoring higher top rates. Emphasizes using tax incentives and federal investment to address economic needs in the district.
Healthcare
Supports protecting and expanding public programs such as Medicaid and Medicare, keeping rural hospitals open, and lowering prescription drug prices (including making drugs negotiable). Opposes cuts to those lifeline programs and emphasizes access to affordable healthcare across the district.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports legal abortion access and reproductive rights and backed Michigan’s Reproductive Health Act to preserve abortion access in the state. Campaign platform emphasizes access to essential health care as part of broader healthcare priorities.
Climate & Energy
Supports that man-made climate change is real and calls for action; advocates a transition to clean energy while ensuring reliability and investment in climate solutions. Endorsed by environmental groups and listed by environmental voter guides as favoring clean-energy policies and climate action.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports common-sense gun violence prevention measures to create safer communities while remaining within a broader Democratic platform focused on health care, housing, and economic security.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262024
2026
LatestCycle 2024
Cycle 2026
Source: FEC
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