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U.S. House · MI-05 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Christian Vukasovich

Democratic candidate for Michigan's 5th Congressional District

College professor and union organizer focused on healthcare costs, manufacturing, paid apprenticeships, and limits on insider trading.

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DistrictMI-05
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Christian stands.

Campaign position

Expand Medicare for All Plus

  • Supports universal coverage, negotiated drug prices, and caps on out-of-pocket costs while retaining coverage people value

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Build affordable homes and assist buyers

  • Proposes more housing construction, preservation of existing homes, first-time buyer assistance, and renter protections

Campaign position

Ban officials’ stock and crypto trading

  • Would bar stock and cryptocurrency trading by members of Congress, top executive officials, Supreme Court justices, and immediate families

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Fund paid apprenticeships and training

  • Supports paid apprenticeships with tuition, fees, and childcare covered so workers can train for jobs without taking on debt

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Strengthen Buy America manufacturing rules

  • Supports stronger Buy America requirements, domestic supply chains, and trade policies that protect manufacturing jobs

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Guarantee farmers the right to repair

  • Backs a national right-to-repair law for farm equipment alongside stronger crop insurance and disaster protections

Record and background

Record & experience.

  • Accomplishment

    Earned a communication doctorate

    Completed a Ph.D. in Media and Communication at Bowling Green State University.

  • Experience

    College professor

    Taught at colleges in Michigan, Ohio, Oregon, and Maine over nearly two decades.

  • Experience

    AAUP union organizer

    Organized with the American Association of University Professors.

  • Experience

    Seasonal bricklayer

    Worked in bricklaying while pursuing his university education.

  • Experience

    Romulus substitute teacher

    Substitute-taught in Romulus while attending Eastern Michigan University.

  • Experience

    Karst Aquifer Coalition board member

    Serves with a southern Monroe County group protecting local drinking water.

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