Michigan's 2nd Congressional District (MI-2)
Last updated · 5 sources
John Moolenaar, a Republican, has represented the district since 2023.
The district includes all or part of 20 counties (6 in part).
According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 784,314, a median household income of $67,585, and a median age of 41.5. Of residents 25 and older, 22.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Representative

2026 election
Moolenaar has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 5 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.
5 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 MI-2 race to the FEC.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Cash on hand | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Moolenaar (incumbent) | Republican | $1,652,235 | $1,905,561 | Jul 15 |
| Benjamin Ambrose | Democratic | $85,094 | $21,868 | Jul 15 |
| Jamie Hill | Democratic | $16,442 | $6,737 | Jul 15 |
| Michael Lynch | Democratic | $300 | $0 | Sep 30 |
| Richard Carl Carrizales Jr. | Democratic | $263 | $84 | Jan 5 |
Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page
District profile
- Population
- 784,314
- Median household income
- $67,585
- Median age
- 41.5
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.5%
Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Michigan senators
Gary PetersU.S. Senator for Michigan · Democrat
Elissa SlotkinU.S. Senator for Michigan · Democrat
Neighboring districts
Sources
- District boundaries (Census Bureau cartographic boundary file, 119th Congress) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Counties by district (Census Bureau relationship file) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- District profile (Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Candidates and totals (Federal Election Commission) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026