U.S. House · Michigan's 9th District
Ray Pooley
CandidateD
- Race
- U.S. House · Michigan's 9th District
- Result
- Lisa McClain, projected winner
- Opponents
- Lisa McClain (R); Destiny Clayton (G); Kevin Vayko (LIB); John Vlahos (U.S. Taxpayers Party); Jim Walkowicz (Working Class Party)
- Research
- Basic
Party linenone
No recorded floor votes — not a current legislator in our records.
Said vs. did6 statements · 0 votes
...providing the security and peace of mind you deserve through Medicare For All.
Expand public health coverage
Compare statements with votes ›On the ballotU.S. House · 9
2026-11-03
| Lisa McClain R | incumbent |
| Ray Pooley D | challenger |
| Destiny Clayton G | challenger |
| Kevin Vayko LIB | challenger |
| John Vlahos U.S. Taxpayers Party | challenger |
| Jim Walkowicz Working Class Party | challenger |
Said vs. did
Each documented position next to the recorded floor votes we map to the same issue. Votes are compared one at a time; no overall stance is inferred from them.
...providing the security and peace of mind you deserve through Medicare For All.
Supports Medicare for All.[4]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
...we have the means and capability to provide childcare services for all, and therefore the responsibility to do so.
Supports providing childcare services for all families.[4]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
...raising the minimum wage while putting a maximum ratio for CEO pay...
Supports raising the minimum wage alongside a cap on the ratio between CEO and worker pay.[4]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
That means simplifying the tax code so the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share, allowing us to cut taxes for working families, as well as closing all the tax loopholes these corporations take advantage of.
Supports simplifying the tax code so that higher earners pay more and closing corporate tax loopholes.[4]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
By harnessing American-made solar, wind, and other innovative technologies, we can produce abundant, cheap, and clean power right here at home.
Supports domestic solar and wind power development over reliance on foreign oil.[4]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
End un-American ICE raids and enforce smart border policy, targeting root cause.
Opposes what he calls 'un-American ICE raids' while supporting a secure border and a faster legal immigration process.[4]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Biography
Ray Pooley, a CNC machinist and programmer, was the Democratic nominee for the U.S. House in Michigan's 9th District and lost the November 3, 2026 election to Lisa McClain. He describes himself as a third-generation manufacturer.[1][2][3]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Ray Pooley graduated from Hartland High School and works as a CNC machinist and programmer.[1] In his Ballotpedia survey he describes himself as a third-generation manufacturer with 15 years of personal experience in the industry.[1][2]
Pooley advanced from the August 4, 2026 Democratic primary for Michigan's 9th District; it was his first run for Congress.[1] During the campaign, his website listed manufacturing jobs, family farms and tax fairness among its priorities.[1][2] Pooley received 34.7% of the vote to Lisa McClain's 62.6%, according to unofficial results reported by NBC News.[3]
In their own words
Campaign money$8,084 raised · 100% from individuals · FEC through 2026-07-15
Totals this cycle
Bars share one scale (raised = full). Cash on hand can include money carried over from earlier cycles.
Who gave
- Individuals $8,084
Largest committee contributions
Direct contributions only; outside spending is not included. Individual donors are itemized in the FEC’s receipts. All itemized receipts ↗ FEC filing ↗
Profile: /people/ray-pooley
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Sources cited in this profile
- 1.Ray Pooley · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
- 2.Pooley's Candidate Connection survey responses, quoted by Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words
- 3.U.S. House · Michigan's 9th District results 2026 · NBC News News report
- 4.Pooley's Candidate Connection survey responses, quoted by Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words