Show Us the Money
Democratic candidate Callie Barr raised $824,341 for Michigan's 1st congressional district in 2026, with $530,725 in cash on hand and $301,257 spent to date, according to Federal Election Commission filings. Barr's fundraising total places her second in the Democratic field for this seat. Her cash-on-hand position reflects strong financial positioning heading into the final stretch of the 2026 midterm cycle.
Contributors
Great Lakes PAC led the way with $10,000, followed by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Political Action Committee, also filing $10,000. Mitten PAC and UA Union Plumbers & Pipefitters Vote! PAC each filed $5,000. Combined PAC and organizational filings totaled $41,500.
Candidate Rankings
In the race for Michigan's 1st congressional district, Barr leads the Democratic field. Matthew DeNotter raised $1,906,389, Rep. John Bergman (R-MI) raised $1,917,574, and Justin Michal raised $59,774 in total receipts in the 2026 cycle. Kyle Blomquist raised $245,024, Wayne Stiles raised $53,613, and independent candidate Zebulon Hart Featherly reported no fundraising activity.
Incumbents vs. Challengers
Republican incumbent Rep. John Bergman (R-MI) reported $660,163 in cash on hand, while Democratic challenger Callie Barr reported $530,725. Bergman's cash advantage reflects his status as the frontrunner in the Republican primary and general election race, despite recent national political polling leaning toward the Democrats, especially in the House.
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