MI-11 Democratic nominee?
$47.8K
AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleEngineer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationMichigan
Show moreShow less
BackgroundEngineer
Notable personal detailsDon Ufford is a Democratic candidate running for U.S. House in Michigan’s 11th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has worked as an engineer at Ford Motor Company and has been described as serving as Director of Global Vehicle Engineering during development of early Ford Escape, Mustang, and F-150 programs. He is based in Oakland County, Michigan, and has run a campaign emphasizing anti-corruption themes and endorsements from groups such as End Citizens United.
SourcesShowHide
Positions
Economy & Taxes
Don Ufford supports raising the federal minimum wage, protecting union rights, and expanding affordability measures for working families. He also backs restoring Affordable Care Act tax credits and says Trump’s tariff taxes raise costs for consumers, while linking lower costs to more domestic manufacturing and clean energy investment.
Healthcare
Don Ufford says he will protect Medicaid, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act, and he supports creating both a public option and Medicare for All. His campaign also says he will restore ACA tax credits and let Medicare negotiate drug prices.
Show moreShow less
Immigration & Border
Don Ufford supports immigration reform that is humane, lawful, and consistent with the Constitution. He says due process and protections against unlawful searches apply to everyone, and he wants ICE abolished and officers who violate the law prosecuted.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Don Ufford’s campaign platform includes defending reproductive freedom and standing up for a woman’s right to choose. His campaign materials frame this as part of protecting fundamental rights and expanding access to quality healthcare.
Public Safety & Guns
No direct public statement on gun policy was found. A voter guide lists Don Ufford as endorsed by Gun Sense Voter, but the available evidence does not show specific positions on background checks, red flag laws, or other firearm regulations.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
New updates coming soon
We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
- News
- Polls
- Endorsements