MI-01 Republican nominee?
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AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age79 years old (Feb 2, 1947)
GenderMale
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LocationMichigan
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationGustavus Adolphus College (B.A.)
Notable personal detailsJohn Warren “Jack” Bergman is a U.S. Representative for Michigan’s 1st Congressional District, first elected in 2016 and serving since 2017. He is a retired U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant general and previously worked as a commercial airline pilot and small business owner/operator. He earned a B.A. from Gustavus Adolphus College and an M.B.A. from the University of West Florida.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports pro-growth tax reform and tax relief for residents and businesses, including voting for the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act; emphasizes lowering taxes and reducing regulation to spur economic growth and help businesses.
Healthcare
Jack Bergman has supported repealing the Affordable Care Act and voted in favor of the 2017 American Health Care Act that would have replaced the ACA with a market-oriented alternative. His campaign/official materials emphasize limited government and choice-based, patient-centered healthcare approaches rather than expanded federal programs.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security and enforcement measures, including construction/completion of border barriers and prioritizing southern border funding and staffing. Has joined congressional efforts focused on northern border security and described the immigration system as broken, calling for stricter controls. Does not advocate for broad regularization or expanded asylum protections in the cited statements and actions.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Jack Bergman has identified as pro-life and has supported legislation to restrict federal funding for abortion. He voted in favor of the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act (H.R.7) and has issued statements saying he supports life and limiting taxpayer-funded abortion.
Climate & Energy
The candidate generally opposes major federal climate legislation and has low pro-environment voting scores, while supporting local Great Lakes restoration efforts and limited, market-oriented energy policies. He joined the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus in 2017 but has voted against high-profile climate and clean-energy legislation at the federal level. Overall his record aligns with Republican positions favoring energy production and opposing aggressive federal climate regulation.
Public Safety & Guns
Jack Bergman positions himself as a strong supporter of Second Amendment rights and pro-gun policies. He has received endorsement and an “A” rating from the NRA Political Victory Fund and is described in local reporting as pro–open carry. His official House site presents him as a defender of individual rights and public safety in line with conservative positions on firearms policy.
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