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U.S. House · MI-09 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Ray Pooley

Democratic candidate for Michigan's 9th Congressional District

Third-generation manufacturer and CNC machinist focused on domestic production, family farms, universal health coverage and better pay for working families.

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DistrictMI-09
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ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Ray stands.

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Rebuild domestic manufacturing jobs

  • Would invest in domestic supply chains, vocational training and union organizing to expand well-paid manufacturing work

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Raise wages and share profits

  • Proposes a higher minimum wage, limits on CEO-to-worker pay ratios and employee profit sharing

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Guarantee Medicare for All

  • Supports universal coverage through Medicare for All, alongside IVF access and affordable family care

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Protect independent family farms

  • Backs regenerative farming, country-of-origin meat labeling and action against agricultural monopolies

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Expand domestic renewable energy

  • Would encourage American-made solar and wind power while holding companies responsible for pollution

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Require safeguards for data centers

  • Would regulate data centers to protect electricity supplies, water and farmland, with companies covering their costs

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2026

    Accomplishment

    Democratic nominee

    Democratic nominee for Michigan's 9th Congressional District.

  • Experience

    CNC machinist

    Works in manufacturing, following three generations of family involvement in the industry.

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