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Michigan · Michigan's 5th District · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Tim Walberg

RepublicanIncumbent

Incumbent U.S. representative (2007–2009, 2011–present)

2026 race · Michigan's 5th District

>99% chance of winning · race rated Solid R

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98% chance of winning · race rated Solid R

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● Christian Vukasovich● Tim WalbergINC
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Background

Current office
Michigan's 5th District
Experience
Statewide office or Congress
Past races on file
10 (9 won)

Links: Wikipedia · FEC filings · Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Michigan, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2024

    U.S. House · MI-5 Nov 5, 2024

    R · 65.7% · 269,215 votes

    Won
  2. 2022

    U.S. House · MI-5 Nov 8, 2022

    R · 62.5% · 198,411 votes

    Won
  3. 2020

    U.S. House · MI-7 Nov 3, 2020

    R · 58.8% · 227,524 votes

    Won
  4. 2018

    U.S. House · MI-7 Nov 6, 2018

    R · 53.8% · 158,730 votes

    Won
  5. 2016

    U.S. House · MI-7 Nov 8, 2016

    R · 55.1% · 184,321 votes

    Won
  6. 2014

    U.S. House · MI-7 Nov 4, 2014

    R · 53.5% · 119,564 votes

    Won
  7. 2012

    U.S. House · MI-7 Nov 6, 2012

    R · 53.3% · 169,668 votes

    Won
  8. 2010

    U.S. House · MI-7 Nov 2, 2010

    R · 50.2% · 113,185 votes

    Won
  9. 2008

    U.S. House · MI-7 Nov 4, 2008

    R · 46.5% · 149,781 votes

    Lost
  10. 2006

    U.S. House · MI-7 Nov 7, 2006

    R · 50.5% · 122,348 votes

    Won

Fundraising

Raised
$2.2M
From individuals
$1.1M
Spent
$1.9M
Cash on hand
$1.2M

Money: FEC, through Sep 30, 2026.

Opponents in 2026