Biography
Ray Pooley is the Democratic nominee, a CNC machinist and programmer making his first run for Congress. He describes himself as a third-generation manufacturer. His campaign website lists manufacturing jobs, family farms and tax fairness among its priorities.[1][2]
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; this is his first run for Congress.[1]
- 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
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21.
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