MI-01 Republican nominee?
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AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleHealthcare executive
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationMichigan
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BackgroundHealthcare executive
EducationCalvin University (formerly Calvin College)
Notable personal detailsMatthew DenOtter is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Michigan’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has worked in healthcare and medical-sales roles and has described himself as a healthcare executive and small-business founder. He previously ran for U.S. House in Michigan’s 11th District in 2022. He is married to Lisa DenOtter and they have one daughter, Violet.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The campaign emphasizes reducing federal overreach, increasing transparency and accountability for taxpayer dollars, prioritizing investments in Michigan infrastructure and small business growth, and using tax incentives (e.g., for adoption) rather than broad tax increases. The campaign language focuses on cutting federal red tape, demanding accountability for tax spending, and supporting business-friendly policies.
Healthcare
Supports policies to strengthen rural hospitals and emergency services, permanently expand telehealth access, and increase provider incentives for rural practice while reducing federal regulatory burden and encouraging competition and price transparency.
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Immigration & Border
Supports an enforcement-first immigration approach emphasizing secure borders and strict limits on illegal immigration. Proposes finishing physical border barriers, fully funding Border Patrol and ICE, reinstating “Remain in Mexico”–style policies, ending catch-and-release, requiring nationwide E‑Verify, opposing taxpayer-funded benefits for undocumented immigrants, and opposing sanctuary jurisdictions. Also calls for classifying major cartels as terrorist organizations and strengthening northern border security with Canada.
Climate & Energy
Supports investment in reliable energy infrastructure and prioritizes Michigan workers and industries while emphasizing reduced federal regulation and opposition to burdensome regulations. Positions emphasize market-driven investment in local industries (timber, manufacturing) and infrastructure rather than aggressive emissions regulations or federal climate programs.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports broad Second Amendment rights and says he will not back legislation that interferes with Americans’ right to protect themselves or their families; favors enforcing existing laws to keep guns out of criminals’ hands while opposing policies that would criminalize law‑abiding gun owners.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Matthew DenOtter for MI-01 Republican nominee?
The Detroit News editorial board
Public endorsement
The Detroit News editorial board endorsed Matthew DenOtter in the Republican primary for Michigan's 1st Congressional District.
U.S. Term Limits
Political organization
U.S. Term Limits pledged support for Matthew DenOtter's campaign based on his term-limits pledge.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262022
2026
LatestCycle 2022
Cycle 2026
Source: FEC
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