U.S. House · Michigan's 1st District
Michigan's 1st Congressional District — the Upper Peninsula and the northern Lower Peninsula (Traverse City, Marquette, Sault Ste. Marie).
General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026
RESULT · UNOFFICIAL UNTIL CERTIFIED
Jack Bergman, projected winner
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Bergman | 217,185 | 53.8% |
| Callie Barr | 178,548 | 44.2% |
| Arnett Satterla | 2,761 | 0.7% |
| Liz Hakola | 2,385 | 0.6% |
| Doc Kovaly | 1,230 | 0.3% |
| Zebulon Featherly | 923 | 0.2% |
| LaVeta Davenport | 773 | 0.2% |
About 97% of the expected vote counted. As of November 9. Winners take office next year. Counts can change until states certify. NBC News ↗
Sources re-checked September 25, 2026 · How we research
- Cook Political Report rated Michigan's 1st District R+11 for the 2026 cycle. Donald Trump won the district 59.9%–38.7% in 2024.[1]
- Incumbent Jack Bergman defeated Matthew DenOtter and Justin Michal in the August 4, 2026 Republican primary with 74.7% of the vote. Callie Barr defeated Kyle Blomquist and Wayne Stiles in the Democratic primary with 56.3% of the vote.[2]
On the November 3 ballot · 7 candidates
Issue evidence — side by side
Recorded votes, documented positions and candidates’ own words are shown with sources. “In their own words” quotes a candidate on the topic without inferring a stance. Votes describe specific bills or motions; they do not establish overall support or opposition to a broad issue. A dash means our research has no evidence on that topic, not that the candidate has no position.
Protect legal access to abortion
- Jack BergmanRecorded votes[39][40][41]
Voted no on Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 (H.R. 3755, 2021-09-24). Voted no on Women's Health Protection Act of 2022 (H.R. 8296, 2022-07-15). Voted yes on Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R. 36, 2017-10-03), which would have banned most abortions after 20 weeks.
- Callie Barr—
- LaVeta Davenport—
- Arnett Satterla—
- Doc KovalyOpposes[9]
Campaign website is centered on ending abortion.
- Liz Hakola—
- Zebulon FeatherlySupports[10]
Campaign website supports access to abortion up to 24 weeks of pregnancy, with later procedures requiring medical approval.
Stricter gun laws
- Jack BergmanRecorded votes[34][35][36][37]
Voted no on Bipartisan Background Checks Act (H.R. 8, 2019-02-27), which would have required background checks on most private gun sales. Voted no on Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 (H.R. 1808, 2022-07-29), which would have banned the sale of many semiautomatic assault weapons. Voted no on Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (S. 2938, 2022-06-24), which expanded background checks for buyers under 21 and funded state red-flag programs. Voted yes on Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (H.R. 38, 2017-12-06), which would have required states to honor other states' concealed-carry permits.
- Callie BarrSupports[3]
Her 2024 campaign website supports background checks, safe storage and red flag laws.
- LaVeta Davenport—
- Arnett Satterla—
- Doc Kovaly—
- Liz Hakola—
- Zebulon FeatherlySupports[10]
Campaign website supports requiring a background check for every firearm purchase, while also stating support for the Second Amendment.
Expand immigration enforcement and deportations
- Jack BergmanRecorded votes[18][19][20][21][22][23][24]
Voted yes on Laken Riley Act (S. 5, 2025-01-22). Voted yes on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which funded expanded immigration enforcement, detention and border operations. Voted yes on Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2, 2023-05-11). Voted no on American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 (H.R. 6, 2019-06-04; 2021-03-18).
- Callie Barr—
- LaVeta Davenport—
- Arnett Satterla—
- Doc Kovaly—
- Liz Hakola—
- Zebulon FeatherlyIn their own words[10]
“Zebulon supports restructuring federal immigration enforcement by dissolving ICE and redistributing its responsibilities among other agencies.”
On his campaign website Stances page, written in the third person (page undated; accessed Oct. 19, 2026)
Loosen zoning rules to build more housing
- Jack Bergman—
- Callie BarrSupports[6]
Campaign platform lists zoning reform among her housing proposals.
- LaVeta Davenport—
- Arnett Satterla—
- Doc Kovaly—
- Liz Hakola—
- Zebulon FeatherlyIn their own words[10]
“Zebulon supports innovation in housing construction to reduce building costs and increase housing supply.”
On his campaign website Stances page, written in the third person (page undated; accessed Oct. 19, 2026)
Raise taxes on high earners or corporations
- Jack BergmanRecorded votes[19][20][21][30][29]
Voted yes on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03; 2017-12-20), which made the 2017 individual tax rates, including the 37% top rate, permanent. Voted no on Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 5376, 2022-08-12), which added a 15% minimum tax on large corporations and a stock-buyback excise tax.
- Callie BarrIn their own words[6]
“Make the ultrawealthy pay their fair share.”
On her campaign platform page (undated; accessed Oct. 19, 2026)
- LaVeta Davenport—
- Arnett Satterla—
- Doc Kovaly—
- Liz Hakola—
- Zebulon FeatherlySupports[10]
Campaign website supports higher income tax brackets for high incomes and a 5% annual tax on net wealth above $1 billion.
Expand public health coverage
- Jack BergmanRecorded votes[19][20][21][26][27]
Voted yes on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which reduced federal Medicaid spending and added Medicaid work requirements. Voted no on Breaking the Gridlock Act (H.R. 1834, 2026-01-08), which extended enhanced ACA premium subsidies. Voted yes on American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628, 2017-05-04), which would have capped federal Medicaid funding and ended enhanced funding for the Medicaid expansion.
- Callie BarrSupports[5]
Campaign website lists protecting Medicaid and rural hospitals from cuts, extending ACA subsidies and supporting a strong public option.
- LaVeta Davenport—
- Arnett Satterla—
- Doc Kovaly—
- Liz Hakola—
- Zebulon FeatherlySupports[10]
Campaign website supports a government-run single-payer health care system funded through progressive income taxes.
Faster transition away from fossil fuels
- Jack Bergman
- Callie BarrIn their own words[7]
“But what you can do is help to advance towards a clean energy future.”
In an interview with WCMU Public Media, published Oct. 13, 2026, on the Line 5 pipeline debate
- LaVeta Davenport—
- Arnett Satterla—
- Doc Kovaly—
- Liz Hakola—
- Zebulon FeatherlyMixed[10]
Campaign website calls reducing reliance on fossil fuels a priority and supports renewable-energy investment, but does not support eliminating fossil fuels entirely at this time.
Increase police funding and staffing
- Jack Bergman—
- Callie BarrIn their own words[3]
“she supports fully funding our police officers, firefighters, and other first responders”
On her campaign website as archived by Ballotpedia (accessed July 24, 2024)
- LaVeta Davenport—
- Arnett Satterla—
- Doc Kovaly—
- Liz Hakola—
- Zebulon Featherly—
Raise the minimum wage
- Jack BergmanRecorded votes[38]
Voted no on Raise the Wage Act (H.R. 582, 2019-07-18).
- Callie Barr—
- LaVeta Davenport—
- Arnett Satterla—
- Doc Kovaly—
- Liz Hakola—
- Zebulon FeatherlySupports[10]
Campaign website supports a nationwide minimum wage increase, starting between $15 and $20 per hour with regional adjustments.
Continue U.S. military aid to Israel
- Jack Bergman—
- Callie Barr—
- LaVeta Davenport—
- Arnett Satterla—
- Doc Kovaly—
- Liz Hakola—
- Zebulon FeatherlyOpposes[10]
Campaign website says he does not support using U.S. taxpayer dollars to fund Israel's military.
Broad tariffs on imported goods
- Jack BergmanRecorded votes[33]
Voted no on Resolution disapproving tariffs on Canada (H.J. Res. 72, 2026-02-11), which disapproved the tariffs on Canadian imports.
- Callie BarrOpposes[5]
Campaign website calls for ending tariffs that hurt farmers and raise food prices.
- LaVeta DavenportOpposes[8]
Said in an Oct. 2026 WCMU interview that she is opposed to the current administration's tariffs.
- Arnett Satterla—
- Doc Kovaly—
- Liz Hakola—
- Zebulon FeatherlyOpposes[10]
Campaign website says he does not support blanket tariffs.
Universal, publicly funded child care
- Jack BergmanRecorded votes[28]
Voted no on Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376, 2021-11-19), which would have funded universal pre-K and child-care subsidies.
- Callie BarrIn their own words[6]
“Invest in small businesses, farmers, infrastructure, and childcare.”
On her campaign platform page (undated; accessed Oct. 19, 2026)
- LaVeta Davenport—
- Arnett Satterla—
- Doc Kovaly—
- Liz Hakola—
- Zebulon Featherly—
Require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote
- Jack BergmanRecorded votes[25]
Voted yes on SAVE Act (H.R. 22, 2025-04-10).
- Callie Barr—
- LaVeta Davenport—
- Arnett Satterla—
- Doc Kovaly—
- Liz Hakola—
- Zebulon Featherly—
Require Congress to approve U.S. military action abroad
- Jack BergmanRecorded votes[31][32]
Voted no on War Powers Resolution on Venezuela (H. Con. Res. 64, 2025-12-17), which would have directed the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Venezuela absent congressional authorization. Voted no on War Powers Resolution directing removal of forces from Iran hostilities (H. Con. Res. 86, 2026-06-03), which directed the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran absent congressional authorization.
- Callie Barr—
- LaVeta Davenport—
- Arnett Satterla—
- Doc Kovaly—
- Liz Hakola—
- Zebulon Featherly—
Research notes & limits
This is a safe Republican seat (R+11); research time focused on the two major-party candidates. Minor-party and independent candidates have minimal public records beyond their ballot listing. Biographical details beyond the ballot listing were not found for Arnett Satterla or Doc Kovaly; LaVeta Davenport and Liz Hakola have only brief public biographies. Barr's campaign website could not be loaded, so her biography relies on news coverage and Ballotpedia.
Sources · 62
Researched 2026-09-25. Green citations are official government records.
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