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Candidates › MI-09 race › 2025–2026
R Republican nominee for U.S. House, MI-09
Representative since 2021
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10 priorities from lisamcclainforcongress.com, in the order they are listed there. Every heading and the text under it is copied exactly, as one passage for each page it is from, and links to that place on the page; hover a source to see which passage it opens.
After years of reckless spending and excessive red tape from the Biden-Harris administration, we need economic policies that will spur job growth and put our economy back on track. Americans want the government out of the way, higher take home pay, and lower taxes. I will support reducing taxes on hard working Americans and rolling back regulations that stifle small business growth. As your Congresswoman, I will support free and fair international trade policies that are crucial for all sectors of our economy. This will create jobs, end economic uncertainty, and keep America competitive.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · lisamcclainforcongress.com/meet-lisa
We must secure our borders, period, full stop. The Biden Border crisis allowed violent criminals, human traffickers, and even terrorists to slip through and come into our country. We need to build a wall and enforce our immigration laws to the fullest extent. I will continue fighting to ensure our law enforcement agencies have the resources to keep our communities safe, and I am committed to working with President Trump to restore safety and security to our nation.
I am committed to working with President Trump and my colleagues to bring safety and security to our southern border.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · lisamcclainforcongress.com/meet-lisa
Agriculture is one of the largest industries in Michigan’s Thumb. In Congress, I work to protect our farmers from harmful regulations that impact their land use and water rights as well as their bottom line. Farmers are the best stewards of their land and should be the ones to determine how they farm it — not bureaucrats in Washington.
To strengthen our agricultural industry, I will continue pushing for trade agreements that benefit our farmers. This will increase exports, promote competition, and lower food prices. The truth is, food security is national security. Our nation’s food supply is vital and your farms shouldn’t be on an auction block for foreign governments. I am committed to defending your family-owned farms and land from foreign nations looking only to gain shady influence.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · lisamcclainforcongress.com/meet-lisa
I am a strong defender of the 2nd Amendment. I strongly support an individual's right to own guns, which is clearly protected by the Constitution. I believe the 2nd Amendment enables law-abiding citizens throughout the country to own firearms to protect themselves and their families. I oppose federal licensing of law-abiding gun owners and national gun registration. Since I began serving as your Representative in Congress, I have completely opposed any action that puts any level of restrictions on our right to keep and bear arms.
I will always be a champion for freedom and a fierce defender of our Constitutional rights. While defending our 2nd Amendment rights for law-abiding citizens, I will work to keep guns out of the hands of people who should not have them.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · lisamcclainforcongress.com/meet-lisa
There is a mental health crisis in our country.
As of 2024, nearly a quarter of all adults in the United States have experienced mental illness in the past year alone. This troubling statistic is becoming even more prevalent in our children, and much more needs to be done about it.
In Congress, I have been honored to serve as Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force where I have the opportunity to work across the aisle with my colleagues to find solutions.
As your Representative, I will continue to bring attention and support causes that increase awareness and deliver resources to those who need it most.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · lisamcclainforcongress.com/meet-lisa
The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) in its current form is not affordable for the vast majority of American consumers. Millions of people have decided they no longer can afford health insurance under this disastrous law. It drives up premiums and deductible costs for individuals, families, and employers. It also fuels waste, fraud, and abuse. To fix it, we need to reintroduce more competition to the market and ensure patient-centered solutions that will drive down costs.
Allowing health care coverage to be purchased across state lines by individuals and small businesses will create stronger competition among insurance companies, lowering costs for the consumer. Another component would be to expand the use of health savings accounts. I believe a combination of free-market solutions will make health care more affordable and accessible for Michiganders.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · lisamcclainforcongress.com/meet-lisa
The First Amendment clearly states that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion; or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” However, religious liberties in America are constantly under attack.
In Congress, I am a tireless advocate for defending our religious liberties so America will remain a free country for people to pray and practice their faith without government interference.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · lisamcclainforcongress.com/meet-lisa
As a Member of Congress, I have always supported legislation to protect our brave first responders both during, and after, their careers. I will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that our peace officers have the resources and support they need to protect our communities.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · lisamcclainforcongress.com/meet-lisa
I am 100% pro-life. I believe in the sanctity of human life and that life begins at conception. We must honor the first guarantee of the Declaration of Independence — which is a right to life. An unborn child has a fundamental right to life, which cannot be infringed.
Not a single tax dollar should pay for an abortion, which is why I'm a strong supporter of the Hyde Amendment. The most essential duty of government is to defend the life of the innocent.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · lisamcclainforcongress.com/meet-lisa
The Great Lakes are a precious natural resource and economic engine that must be protected. I oppose any large or small-scale diversion of water outside the Great Lakes basin. Whether it is stopping Asian Carp, other invasive species, or high-water levels, I will continue to work on finding solutions that protect, preserve, and strengthen the Great Lakes for future generations to enjoy.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · lisamcclainforcongress.com/meet-lisa
98% of their votes went with their party’s majority; they broke with it 12 times in the 119th Congress.
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The CRS policy areas of McClain’s 62 substantive sponsored measures, Congresses 117, 118, 119; the figure is how many fall in each. Sponsorship indicates legislative focus, not every policy position. GovInfo source ↗
FEC filings, Jan 1, 2025 to Oct 14, 2026 · Official FEC bulk data · committee C00726042
81¢ of every dollar raised has been spent across 9 reports ($4.9M of $6M). Cash on hand went from $1M on Mar 31, 2025 to $1.8M on Oct 14, 2026.
| Report | Raised in the period | Spent in the period | Cash on hand at its close |
|---|---|---|---|
| APRIL QUARTERLY 2025 through Mar 31, 2025 | $737,313 | $307,916 | $1,036,254 |
| JULY QUARTERLY 2025 through Jun 30, 2025 | $992,349 | $604,848 | $1,423,755 |
| OCTOBER QUARTERLY 2025 through Sep 30, 2025 | $772,040 | $789,166 | $1,406,630 |
| YEAR-END 2025 through Dec 31, 2025 | $881,245 | $703,399 | $1,584,477 |
| APRIL QUARTERLY 2026 through Mar 31, 2026 | $908,469 | $1,195,137 | $1,297,809 |
| JULY QUARTERLY 2026 through Jun 30, 2026 | $855,073 | $676,547 | $1,476,336 |
| PRE-PRIMARY 2026 through Jul 15, 2026 | $95,819 | $35,264 | $1,536,890 |
| OCTOBER QUARTERLY 2026 through Sep 30, 2026 | $739,451 | $568,924 | $1,707,417 |
| PRE-GENERAL 2026 through Oct 14, 2026 | $64,716 | $19,422 | $1,752,710 |
Each report’s own period, as filed with the FEC; a report filed again counts once, as its latest copy.
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Official FEC filing record for the current cycle. The priorities they publish are quoted from their own site, in their order.
Statements are quoted from these pages exactly. Headings, order and wording are the campaign’s; the record marking is ours.
A donor who gave several times appears once. The 12 largest donors by total given are listed. In all, 41,945 itemized contributions were filed this cycle, totaling $1.7M.
The 12 largest committees by total given are listed. In all, 733 committee contributions were filed this cycle, totaling $1.6M. Counted from the givers' own filings, which can run above the total the campaign itself reports.
Money moved in from the candidate’s other authorized committees, such as a joint fundraising committee. It was raised once and is reported again here on arrival. The 4 largest sources by total given are listed. In all, 24 transfers were filed this cycle, totaling $1.1M.
Total reported receipts $6,046,475
Every dollar the committee reported receiving this cycle, split by the source the FEC filing attributes it to. Open a source marked + to see who gave. FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026.
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13% of the money placed by state came from inside Michigan: $215.3K of $1.7M.
| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1,924 contributions · 13% | $215,279 |
| 5,954 contributions · 10% | $179,814 |
| 6,209 contributions · 10% | $171,579 |
| 1,030 contributions · 8% | $138,075 |
| 1,556 contributions · 7.3% | $124,932 |
| 3,343 contributions · 6.8% | $116,258 |
| 250 contributions · 4% | $68,945 |
| 827 contributions · 3.5% | $60,208 |
By the state each donor wrote on the filing, across 53 states and territories. Donors who have given $200 or less this cycle are not itemized, so they cannot be placed on a map. The FEC’s grouping also counts joint-fundraising memo lines, so these rows can add up to more than the itemized total.
| Employer as filed | Amount |
|---|---|
| Written instead of an employer · 1,492 contributions · 17% of ranked | $102,545 |
| 8 contributions · 3.2% of ranked | $19,500 |
| 5 contributions · 2% of ranked | $12,500 |
| 3 contributions · 1.8% of ranked | $11,000 |
| 3 contributions · 1.5% of ranked | $9,500 |
| 2 contributions · 1.5% of ranked | $9,100 |
| 1 contribution · 1.1% of ranked | $7,000 |
| 2 contributions · 1.1% of ranked | $7,000 |
A further $942,741 came from donors whose answer names no employer (None, blank), so it is not ranked. Ranked from the largest 200 of 201 employer spellings filed; each share is of the money in those. Itemized gifts over $200, grouped by the words donors filed: not an industry classification, and a gift from an employee is not a gift from the employer. The FEC’s grouping also counts joint-fundraising memo lines, so these rows can add up to more than the itemized total. Gifts of $200 or less ($1,104,751) are not itemized, so no employer or occupation is filed for them.
Money groups spent on their own, not through a campaign. Each ad is filed against the candidate it names, so money attacking an opponent shows on the opponent’s row. Open a candidate to see who spent it.
The campaign also refunded $10,109 in contributions, which the categories below do not include.
Total itemized disbursements $3,758,545
Every itemized payment the committee reported this cycle, sorted by what it said each one was for. The categories are ours; the wording they are matched against is the committee’s own. Open a category to read the filed descriptions and who was paid. FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026.
All 1,432 itemized payments filed this cycle. Spending below the itemization threshold is not filed line by line.
25 payments were reported as a lump sum, such as a card or payroll bill, with the detail filed underneath as memo entries. Those entries, $79,902 in all, are counted under the payee and purpose they name rather than under the processor that was paid. The total is the same either way.
| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| 5 payments · 25% of all spending | $1,209,618 |
| 16 payments · 24% of all spending | $1,186,345 |
| 21 payments · 8.2% of all spending | $400,756 |
| 95 payments · 2.2% of all spending | $106,341 |
| 30 payments · 1.9% of all spending | $92,830 |
| 16 payments · 1.4% of all spending | $66,945 |
| 9 payments · 1.2% of all spending | $59,968 |
| 22 payments · 1.1% of all spending | $51,826 |
The people, firms and committees paid the most, across every kind of payment. Each share is of everything the committee reported spending this cycle, not only the itemized payments above. A payee that is itself a committee links to its own profile.
| Occupation as filed | Amount |
|---|---|
| Written instead of an occupation · 35,502 contributions · 53% of ranked | $858,153 |
| 162 contributions · 4.9% of ranked | $78,754 |
| 164 contributions · 4.6% of ranked | $74,373 |
| 137 contributions · 2.7% of ranked | $43,043 |
| 50 contributions · 1.7% of ranked | $26,983 |
| 327 contributions · 1.5% of ranked | $24,187 |
| 321 contributions · 1.4% of ranked | $22,702 |
| 28 contributions · 1.3% of ranked | $20,970 |
A further $88,830 came from donors whose answer names no occupation (blank), so it is not ranked. Ranked from the largest 200 of 201 occupation spellings filed; each share is of the money in those. Itemized gifts over $200, grouped by the words donors filed: not an industry classification, and a gift from an employee is not a gift from the employer. The FEC’s grouping also counts joint-fundraising memo lines, so these rows can add up to more than the itemized total. Gifts of $200 or less ($1,104,751) are not itemized, so no employer or occupation is filed for them.