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Justin Michal

Justin Michal

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Overview

Current roleU.S. Army veteran

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

GenderMale

LocationMichigan

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BackgroundU.S. Army veteran

Notable personal detailsJustin Michal is a Republican candidate for U.S. House in Michigan’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He is a U.S. Army veteran and describes his professional background as focused on conflict and national security, including work as a military researcher/conflict expert and as a Ph.D. candidate in conflict resolution. His campaign is based in Grayling, Michigan.

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justinmichalforcongress.comen.wikipedia.orgmichiganpublic.orgmininggazette.compolitics1.comfec.govcookpolitical.commichiganrepublicanprimary.comtroboughforaz.comwfyi.orgmichiganadvance.comdonorsecrets.comco.burlington.nj.usberriencountymi.govmilivcounty.govcongress.govarxiv.orgminingjournal.netthealpenanews.commichigannewssource.comdailypress.netwcmu.orgmichigan.govthecandidate.comindivisible.orgtaxfoundation.orgmha.orgballotready.orglegislation.ballotpedia.orgvoterguide.ballotpedia.orgdeveloper.ballotpedia.orgcba.ballotpedia.orgdonate.ballotpedia.orgcdn.ballotpedia.orglatimes.compl.linkedin.comdocquery.fec.govdelauro.house.govgovinfo.govvotesmart.orghistory.house.gov

Positions

LiberalConservative

Healthcare

Supports expanding access to healthcare in the district by addressing shortages of doctors, hospitals, and mental-health services, investing in treatment and recovery programs for substance abuse, and increasing support for aging residents and younger generations. Proposed expanding congressional appropriations to federally qualified health centers to improve access in underserved areas.

Immigration & Border

Justin Michal emphasizes stronger enforcement and securing the border, saying immigration reform is necessary while supporting detention and deportation carried out with dignity. He lists "securing the border" among his priorities and frames enforcement-focused measures as part of his approach.

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Climate & Energy

The candidate rejects the premise that human carbon emissions are a primary cause of climate change and expresses skepticism about restrictions tied to reducing carbon footprints. He has criticized climate-change framing and emphasized opposition to policies that limit vehicle use or similar measures. No campaign policy page with pro-climate or clean-energy commitments was found on his official campaign site.

Public Safety & Guns

The candidate describes himself as an "Uncompromising 2nd Amendment Defender," states that the right to keep and bear arms "shall not be infringed," and highlights his credentials as a certified NRA instructor and Chief Range Safety Officer. These statements indicate strong support for broad Second Amendment protections and opposition to new gun restrictions.

Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026
Total raisedCash on hand
$40.3K
$30.2K
$20.2K
$10.1K
$0

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$40.3K
$5.5K
$34.8K
$2.3K

Source: FEC

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