Candidates › MI-01 race › 2025–2026

Callie Barr

D Democratic nominee for U.S. House, MI-01

Has not served in Congress

On the ballot: Lost the general electionNov 3, 2026 · 118,867 votes (44.1%) · 2 of 7
The race: Everyone running for MI-01 · Compare Barr with them
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SummaryAt a glance

Top priorities: Callie's plan for an affordable life.
Great Lakes communities
Rural hospitals
Farms and small businesses
Veterans and caregivers
Read all 29 in their words
Money: $1.7M raised, $1.3M spent, $383.7K cash on hand (through Oct 14, 2026). Where it comes from
Who gives: 16% of individual money from donors at $200 or less · 86% from Michigan · largest committee giver INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE, $10K
Outside groups: $13.5K supporting Barr
Backed by: Care for US · Her Bold Move · Indivisible Moving Forward – Charlevoix and 33 more. As the campaign lists them

Their wordsWhat does Barr say they will do?

29 priorities from callieforcongress.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.

29 priorities · 4 parts · 44 quoted statements

Heading as listed on callieforcongress.com ↗ (opens callieforcongress.com at this heading)
Rent is too high, wages have not kept up, and too many houses are being turned into investments instead of homes. MI-01 needs a housing policy that works for year-round residents.
- Unlock federal funding for affordable local homebuilding.
- Support practical zoning reform so homes actually get built.
- Lower building costs by ending tariff fights that raise prices.
- Balance short-term rentals with the need for full-time residents and stable communities.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · callieforcongress.com/platform
Heading as listed on callieforcongress.com/platform ↗ (opens callieforcongress.com/platform at this heading)
Working people are more productive than ever, but the gains keep flowing upward. Callie supports an economy that rewards work, strengthens local business, and protects earned benefits.
- Make the ultrawealthy pay their fair share.
- Protect Social Security and remove the cap.
- Expand reliable broadband across the district.
- Invest in small businesses, farmers, infrastructure, and childcare.
- Support unions and pass the PRO Act.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · callieforcongress.com/platform
Heading as listed on callieforcongress.com/platform ↗ (opens callieforcongress.com/platform at this heading)
Families need food that is affordable, healthy, and locally available. That means standing with farmers and strengthening the food systems that keep communities fed.
- End tariffs that hurt farmers and raise food prices.
- Expand mobile markets in communities facing food deserts.
- Support local food supply programs and food banks.
- Reverse SNAP cuts that hurt children, seniors, and disabled people.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · callieforcongress.com/platform
Heading as listed on callieforcongress.com/platform ↗ (opens callieforcongress.com/platform at this heading)
Rural hospitals, nursing homes, veterans, and working families need a healthcare system that puts patients before insurance companies and political games.
- Protect Medicaid and rural hospitals from devastating cuts.
- Extend ACA subsidies and support a strong public option.
- Lower prescription drug costs through negotiation.
- Reform insurance rules so doctors can focus on patients.
- Fully fund the VA and protect veterans from predatory benefit schemes.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · callieforcongress.com/platform
Heading as listed on callieforcongress.com/platform ↗ (opens callieforcongress.com/platform at this heading)

MoneyWho pays for the campaign, and where does it go?

Raised

$1.7M

$1,724,592

Spent

$1.3M

$1,348,497

Cash on hand

$383.7K

$383,735

FEC filings, Jan 1, 2025 to Oct 14, 2026 · Official FEC bulk data · committee C00837054

Raised, spent and cash over time by FEC report

78¢ of every dollar raised has been spent across 9 reports ($1.3M of $1.7M). Cash on hand went from $5.7K on Mar 31, 2025 to $383.7K on Oct 14, 2026.

Raised, spent and cash on hand by FEC report
Report	Raised in the period	Spent in the period	Cash on hand at its close
APRIL QUARTERLY 2025 through Mar 31, 2025	$0	$1,984	$5,657
JULY QUARTERLY 2025 through Jun 30, 2025	$0	$1,032	$4,626
OCTOBER QUARTERLY 2025 through Sep 30, 2025	$102,354	$35,565	$71,415
YEAR-END 2025 through Dec 31, 2025	$82,240	$37,309	$116,345
APRIL QUARTERLY 2026 through Mar 31, 2026	$175,933	$36,256	$256,022
JULY QUARTERLY 2026 through Jun 30, 2026	$442,896	$127,755	$571,163
PRE-PRIMARY 2026 through Jul 15, 2026	$20,917	$61,356	$530,725
OCTOBER QUARTERLY 2026 through Sep 30, 2026	$725,371	$487,585	$768,511
PRE-GENERAL 2026 through Oct 14, 2026	$174,880	$559,656	$383,735

Each report’s own period, as filed with the FEC; a report filed again counts once, as its latest copy.

Where the money came from $1,724,592 reported receipts

Itemized (over $200)Donors who have given more than $200 this cycle, so the FEC itemizes (names) them.$1,106,35764%

Largest donors

Daniel Charles Edson6 contributions, latest Jun 25, 2026 · NOT EMPLOYED · TRAVERSE CITY, MI$24,400
Ruth Knoll4 contributions, latest Jun 30, 2026 · CLINTON, MI$14,000
Jamie Mills2 contributions, latest Aug 5, 2025 · HEALTHCARE CONSULTANT. · JRM HOLDINGS LLC · TRAVERSE CITY, MI$7,500
Shannon Bell2 contributions, latest Mar 31, 2026 · NURSE · PRIVATE PRACTICE · KALAMAZOO, MI$7,000
Kathy Brzoznowski2 contributions, latest Jun 5, 2026 · NOT EMPLOYED · ANN ARBOR, MI$7,000
Toby Brzoznowski2 contributions, latest May 21, 2026 · NOT EMPLOYED · ANN ARBOR, MI$7,000
Martha A. Darling2 contributions, latest Jun 4, 2026 · NOT EMPLOYED · ANN ARBOR, MI$7,000
John Dewitt2 contributions, latest May 7, 2026 · RETIRED · N/A · TRAVERSE CITY, MI$7,000

Top donor states
Name		Amount
Michigan home821 contributions · 86%		$564,386
California19 contributions · 5.3%		$34,800
Massachusetts6 contributions · 1.8%		$11,750
Maryland3 contributions · 1.6%		$10,500
Illinois9 contributions · 1.5%		$9,900
Florida4 contributions · 1.4%		$9,013
New York10 contributions · 0.7%		$4,900
District of Columbia15 contributions · 0.6%		$4,100

Top donor states

Name

Amount

Michigan home821 contributions · 86%

$564,386

California19 contributions · 5.3%

$34,800

Massachusetts6 contributions · 1.8%

$11,750

Maryland3 contributions · 1.6%

$10,500

Illinois9 contributions · 1.5%

$9,900

Florida4 contributions · 1.4%

$9,013

New York10 contributions · 0.7%

$4,900

District of Columbia15 contributions · 0.6%

$4,100

Donors’ employers
Employer as filed		Amount
Not employedWritten instead of an employer · 491 contributions · 48% of ranked		$303,432
RetiredWritten instead of an employer · 102 contributions · 11% of ranked		$71,095
Self-employedWritten instead of an employer · 36 contributions · 5.5% of ranked		$35,109
Nyman Turkish PC8 contributions · 4.4% of ranked		$28,000
JRM Holdings LLC2 contributions · 1.2% of ranked		$7,500
Citizens Disability LLC2 contributions · 1.1% of ranked		$7,000
Eote Consulting LLC3 contributions · 1.1% of ranked		$7,000
Giarmarco Mullins & Horton2 contributions · 1.1% of ranked		$7,000

Donors’ employers

Employer as filed

Amount

Not employedWritten instead of an employer · 491 contributions · 48% of ranked

$303,432

RetiredWritten instead of an employer · 102 contributions · 11% of ranked

$71,095

Self-employedWritten instead of an employer · 36 contributions · 5.5% of ranked

$35,109

Nyman Turkish PC8 contributions · 4.4% of ranked

$28,000

JRM Holdings LLC2 contributions · 1.2% of ranked

$7,500

Citizens Disability LLC2 contributions · 1.1% of ranked

$7,000

Eote Consulting LLC3 contributions · 1.1% of ranked

$7,000

Giarmarco Mullins & Horton2 contributions · 1.1% of ranked

$7,000

Name		Amount
OLD Town Media3 payments · 30% of all spending		$403,252
Watershed Strategy Inc3 payments · 5.6% of all spending		$75,000
Watershed Strategy2 payments · 3.3% of all spending		$44,500
Farough and Associates5 payments · 3.1% of all spending		$41,821
Declaration Media LLC1 payment · 2.7% of all spending		$36,302
Winning Margins10 payments · 2.2% of all spending		$30,000
ActBlue86 payments · 1.8% of all spending		$23,984
Victory First Consulting16 payments · 1.6% of all spending		$21,255

Occupation as filed		Amount
Not employedWritten instead of an occupation · 488 contributions · 47% of ranked		$301,207
RetiredWritten instead of an occupation · 112 contributions · 13% of ranked		$84,680
Attorney40 contributions · 6.7% of ranked		$43,250
CEO9 contributions · 2.9% of ranked		$18,750
Nurse4 contributions · 2.2% of ranked		$14,000
President9 contributions · 1.8% of ranked		$11,500
COO4 contributions · 1.6% of ranked		$10,000
Farmer5 contributions · 1.5% of ranked		$9,500

Callie Barr

SummaryAt a glance

Their wordsWhat does Barr say they will do?

1Priority 1: Callie's plan for an affordable life. 4 parts

1.1Priority 1.1: Universal Health Care 1 statement

1.2Priority 1.2: Housing people can afford 1 statement

1.3Priority 1.3: Work that pays enough 1 statement

1.4Priority 1.4: Food on the table 1 statement

2Priority 2: Great Lakes communities 1 statement

3Priority 3: Rural hospitals 1 statement

4Priority 4: Farms and small businesses 1 statement

5Priority 5: Veterans and caregivers 1 statement

6Priority 6: Homes people can afford. 2 statements

7Priority 7: Work should pay enough to live here. 2 statements

8Priority 8: A full fridge should not be out of reach. 2 statements

9Priority 9: Healthcare should be close, clear, and affordable. 2 statements

10Priority 10: L – Local Housing 5 statements

11Priority 11: I – Income 1 statement

12Priority 12: Pass common-sense tax policy, 1 statement

MoneyWho pays for the campaign, and where does it go?

Raised, spent and cash over time by FEC report

Where the money came from $1,724,592 reported receipts

Largest donors

EndorsementsWho does Barr’s campaign say backs them?

Officials 8

Unions 12

Organizations 15

People 1

BallotWhen is Barr on the ballot?

AboutWhere does this page come from?

Earlier cycles

Federal records

Campaign pages read 3 pages

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Committees that gave

Party committees that gave

Where the donors live $656,199 placed by state

Home state and away

Top states

Donors’ employers as filed

Outside spending $543,732 across this race

What the payments were for $842,344 itemized

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