Ray Pooley

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Ray Pooley is a machinist making his first run for Congress, campaigning on manufacturing jobs, family farms and Medicare for All.[1]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

Positions on the issues

  • SupportsExpand public health coverage

    Supports Medicare for All.[4]

    “...providing the security and peace of mind you deserve through Medicare For All.”
  • SupportsUniversal, publicly funded child care

    Supports providing childcare services for all families.[4]

    “...we have the means and capability to provide childcare services for all, and therefore the responsibility to do so.”
  • SupportsRaise the minimum wage

    Supports raising the minimum wage alongside a cap on the ratio between CEO and worker pay.[4]

    “...raising the minimum wage while putting a maximum ratio for CEO pay...”
  • SupportsRaise taxes on high earners or corporations

    Supports simplifying the tax code so that higher earners pay more and closing corporate tax loopholes.[4]

    “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.”
  • SupportsFaster transition away from fossil fuels

    Supports domestic solar and wind power development over reliance on foreign oil.[4]

    “By harnessing American-made solar, wind, and other innovative technologies, we can produce abundant, cheap, and clean power right here at home.”
  • OpposesExpand immigration enforcement and deportations

    Opposes what he calls 'un-American ICE raids' while supporting a secure border and a faster legal immigration process.[4]

    “End un-American ICE raids and enforce smart border policy, targeting root cause.”

In their words — priorities

  • Bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. and protecting the right to unionize.[4]
  • Supporting family farms against large agribusiness.[4]
  • Medicare for All and expanded childcare services.[4]

Background

  • Earned a high school diploma from Hartland High School.[3]
  • Career experience includes working as a machinist.[3]

Campaign money

Raised $8,084 · spent $3,142 · $4,942 cash on hand (through 2026-07-15) FEC filing ↗

Also on the ballot for this seat: Lisa McClain, Destiny Clayton, Kevin Vayko, John Vlahos, Jim Walkowicz · Compare side by side

Sources cited in this profile

  1. 1.United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan, 2026 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
  2. 3.Ray Pooley · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
  3. 4.Pooley's Candidate Connection survey responses, quoted by Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words