Michigan's 9th Congressional District (MI-9)
Last updated · 5 sources
Lisa McClain, a Republican, has represented the district since 2023.
The district includes all of Sanilac, Huron, St. Clair, and Lapeer counties and parts of Tuscola, Oakland, and Macomb counties.
According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 778,989, a median household income of $85,269, and a median age of 43.4. Of residents 25 and older, 29.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Representative
2026 election
McClain has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 4 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.
4 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 MI-9 race to the FEC.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Cash on hand | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa McClain (incumbent) | Republican | $5,242,309 | $1,536,890 | Jul 15 |
| Daltson Theodore Atwell | Republican | $28,220 | $17 | Jan 5 |
| Steven Raymond Pooley | Democratic | $8,084 | $4,942 | Jul 15 |
| Fernando Valdez Jr. | Independent | $1,933 | $0 | Jul 17 |
Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page
District profile
- Population
- 778,989
- Median household income
- $85,269
- Median age
- 43.4
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.2%
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