Tim Walberg
U.S. Representative, MI-5 since 2011. Re-elected in 2026. Next on the ballot in 2028.
U.S. Representative, MI-5Born 1951Priest
- In office
- 15 yrs
- Since 2011
- Bills became law
- 1
- 28 sponsored, 119th Congress
- Votes missed
- 1.0%
- Chamber median 2.1%
- With party
- 98%
- On votes splitting the parties
- Last margin
- +20.6
- Won 2026
- Next election
- 2028
- Nov 7, 2028
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
Committees
119th Congress.
- House Committee on Natural ResourcesWater, Wildlife and FisheriesIndian and Insular Affairs
- House Committee on Education and Workforce · Chair
Source: congress-legislators committeesUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
Legislation
Public Lands and Natural Resources · Passed House Mar 2026
Source: Congress.gov billsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 3:27 PM ET
Voting record
Where Walberg sits in the U.S. House
Walberg is closer to the center than 76% of the chamber's Republicans.
Closest: Max Miller, Mark Alford, Stephanie Bice
Source: 99chambers roll-call scalingUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 5:06 PM ET
With Walberg’s party
- Votes with the chamber's Republicans98%
- Cosponsorships of the other party's bills11%
Black tick: the average of Republicans in the U.S. House.
Source: 99chambers legislative scores from roll calls and cosponsorships
Key votes
Votes chosen for their effect, not their side: Walberg’s vote, each party’s majority, and the result. An orange vote differs from most Republicans.
| Date | Bill | Walberg | Rep. majority | Dem. majority | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | HR 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 262–159 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | HCONRES 108: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to… | No | No | Yes | Failed 189–235 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | S 2: Secure America Act | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 214–212 |
| May 13, 2026 | HR 1346: To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure… | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 218–203 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | HR 2189: To modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and… | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 233–185 |
Source: 99chambers key votes from Congress.gov, Voteview and Open States roll calls
Career
Offices held, and every time Walberg was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Elections
Margin against the seat’s presidential baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year.
| Year | Race | Result | Margin | Seat | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Michigan's 5th District | Won | R+20.6 | R+27.4 | −6.8 |
| 2024 | U.S. House, MI-5 | Won | R+32.9 | — | — |
| 2022 | U.S. House, MI-5 | Won | R+27.5 | — | — |
| 2020 | U.S. House, MI-7 | Won | R+17.5 | — | — |
| 2018 | U.S. House, MI-7 | Won | R+7.6 | — | — |
| 2016 | U.S. House, MI-7 | Won | R+15.0 | — | — |
| 2014 | U.S. House, MI-7 | Won | R+12.3 | — | — |
| 2012 | U.S. House, MI-7 | Won | R+10.3 | — | — |
| 2010 | U.S. House, MI-7 | Won | R+4.8 | — | — |
| 2008 | U.S. House, MI-7 | Lost | D+2.3 | — | — |
| 2006 | U.S. House, MI-7 | Won | R+4.0 | — | — |
| 1996 | Michigan House of Representatives, District 57 | Won | R+0.7 | — | — |
| 1994 | Michigan House of Representatives, District 57 | Won | R+29.4 | — | — |
| 1992 | Michigan House of Representatives, District 57 | Won | R+15.4 | — | — |
| 1990 | Michigan House of Representatives, District 40 | Won | R+14.3 | — | — |
| 1988 | Michigan House of Representatives, District 40 | Won | R+2.1 | — | — |
| 1986 | Michigan House of Representatives, District 40 | Won | R+11.6 | — | — |
| 1984 | Michigan House of Representatives, District 40 | Won | R+20.2 | — | — |
| 1982 | Michigan House of Representatives, District 40 | Won | R+9.8 | — | — |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: civicAPI (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Campaign money, 2025–26
- Raised
- $2.2M
- Spent
- $1.9M
- Cash
- $1.2M
Source: FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026Updated Nov 3, 2026, 2:14 AM ET
Campaign committees
Open committees can still raise and spend money.
| WALBERG FOR CONGRESS FEC | Active |
Source: FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026Updated Nov 3, 2026, 2:14 AM ET
Seats Walberg has held
- U.S. House, MI-5 · 2023–2027
- U.S. House, MI-7 · 2011–2023
- U.S. House, MI-7 · 2007–2009
- Michigan House of Representatives, District 57 · 1992–1998
- Michigan House of Representatives, District 40 · 1990–1992
Source: 99chambers results archive
Who Walberg has run against
- Christian Vukasovich (D) · 2026 general, won
- Libbi Urban (D) · 2024 election, won
- Bart Goldberg (D) · 2022 election, won
- Gretchen D. Driskell (D) · 2020 election, won
- Pam Byrnes (D) · 2014 election, won
- Kurt Richard Haskell (D) · 2012 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: civicAPI (unofficial)
How we know Walberg
One person, matched across every source we use.
- Bioguide W000798
- FEC H4MI07103
- Wikidata Q978618
- Ballotpedia Tim Walberg
- Vote Smart 8618
- GovTrack 412213
- OpenSecrets N00026368
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET