Who's running in Michigan's 11th congressional district
5 candidates are on the ballot. Below is what each one says they stand for, what they have actually done in office or in public life, and the arguments published for and against them — each quoted from a named source rather than summarised by us.
Medium confidenceMedium confidenceThe candidate's stated positions and basic record are documented, but coverage is thin — often little independent reporting, or criticism from only one side.What would raise it: More independent reporting, a documented voting record, or published criticism from a named opponent would raise this.
What they say they stand for
Their own words. Claims, not verified facts.
Labour rights; he is endorsed by the Michigan AFL-CIO and UFCW Local 876.
LGBTQ equality, an area he has legislated on in the state Senate.
Government transparency, a subject of his work in Lansing.
Health care access.
What they’ve actually done
Documented record from official sources.
Michigan state senator since 2019; previously a Southfield city council member and state representative.
First openly gay member of the Michigan Senate and its only Jewish member.
Beat Aisha Farooqi, John Paul Torres and Don Ufford in the August 4, 2026 Democratic primary.
Raised $1.49 million with $352,516 on hand as of July 15, 2026.
Endorsed by Reps. Kristen McDonald Rivet, Hillary Scholten and Mark Takano, the Michigan AFL-CIO and UFCW Local 876.
Arguments in favor
We found none published about this candidate in the sources reviewed.
Arguments against
We found none published about this candidate in the sources reviewed.
What we couldn’t verify
No published criticism of Moss by name could be found. Searched: his name with 'criticism', against National Republican Congressional Committee material, against Ethan Baker's campaign, against his Democratic primary opponents, and against Detroit News, Michigan Advance, CBS Detroit and Oakland County Times coverage. Because no case against him exists on the record, no case for him is presented either, rather than showing his own side's case unanswered.
His endorsements and his ten-to-one fundraising advantage are recorded here rather than presented as a one-sided argument.
His positions on federal legislation were not established in detail from sources read.
Local government experience applied to federal problems, drawing on his time as mayor of Troy.
The Republican legislative agenda in Congress.
What they’ve actually done
Documented record from official sources.
Mayor of Troy, Michigan.
Was the only Republican candidate remaining after three others were disqualified or withdrew from the primary.
Raised $141,876 with just over $121,000 on hand as of July 15, 2026, against $1.49 million raised by his opponent.
Has not held federal office.
Arguments in favor
We found none published about this candidate in the sources reviewed.
Arguments against
We found none published about this candidate in the sources reviewed.
What we couldn’t verify
No published criticism of Baker by name could be found. Searched: his name with 'criticism', against Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee material, against Jeremy Moss's campaign, and against Detroit News, Michigan Advance, CBS Detroit and Oakland County Times coverage. Because no case against him exists on the record, no case for him is presented either.
No campaign website for him could be located, and his detailed federal policy positions were not established.
The district voted Democratic by more than fifteen points in 2024.
Member of the Wayne State University Board of Governors; has run for office before as a Democrat.
Running as an independent for Michigan's 11th District in the November 3, 2026 general election.
Reported $712,922 raised as of June 30, 2026, of which about $640,000 was his own money.
Arguments in favor
We found none published about this candidate in the sources reviewed.
Arguments against
We found none published about this candidate in the sources reviewed.
What we couldn’t verify
Kumar's policy positions could not be established: no campaign website, candidate questionnaire or news profile setting them out was located. The standsFor list is left empty rather than filled with guesses.
No published criticism of Kumar by name could be found, and no published case for him beyond the ballot listing and his fundraising filings.
Whether his independent candidacy is expected to affect the two-party contest was not established.
Libertarian candidate for Michigan's 11th District in the November 3, 2026 general election.
Arguments in favor
We found none published about this candidate in the sources reviewed.
Arguments against
We found none published about this candidate in the sources reviewed.
What we couldn’t verify
Ishac's biography and policy positions could not be established: no campaign website, candidate questionnaire or news profile covering him was located.
No published criticism of Ishac by name could be found, and no published case for him beyond the ballot listing.
Fundraising was not established from sources read.
Green Party candidate for Michigan's 11th District in the November 3, 2026 general election.
Arguments in favor
We found none published about this candidate in the sources reviewed.
Arguments against
We found none published about this candidate in the sources reviewed.
What we couldn’t verify
Teasdale's biography and policy positions could not be established: no campaign website, candidate questionnaire or news profile covering him was located.
No published criticism of Teasdale by name could be found, and no published case for him beyond the ballot listing.
Fundraising was not established from sources read.
Positions and criticism are quoted from the named sources, not our assessments. This is built to help you start getting informed — confirm the official candidate list with your election authority before you vote.
This is an open seat: Democratic incumbent Haley Stevens is running for the U.S. Senate instead. Michigan held its primary on August 4, 2026, and state senator Jeremy Moss beat Aisha Farooqi, John Paul Torres and Don Ufford for the Democratic nomination; Troy mayor Ethan Baker was the only Republican left after three others were disqualified or withdrew. Independent Anil Kumar, Libertarian Farid Ishac and Green Party candidate Ryan Teasdale are also on the ballot. The district covers Oakland County, including Royal Oak, Troy and Pontiac. Roster confirmed against Ballotpedia and Michigan Advance and CBS Detroit reporting. None of the candidates is shown with arguments for or against: no published criticism of any of them by name from someone opposing them could be found.
This is one contest on a longer ballot
A Michigan ballot also carries state legislative districts, county offices, judicial seats and often local questions — and which of them you vote on is decided by your street address, not your city or ZIP code.