Michigan 11th District
Haley Stevens (D) gave up the seat to run for U. 5 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
Who should win this race, and why?Say what you think. Other readers can answer you.DiscussEthan Baker
Republican · mayor of Troy, Michigan, and attorney
No gradeNo grade yetI have no votes in Congress to count for Baker, and what Baker has said and done settles only 3 of my principles. I went through it on October 30. A grade needs 4.
Raised $204,668 since January 2025: 100% from people. The filing at FEC.gov
Jeremy Moss
Democrat · Michigan state senator, Senate president pro tem
No gradeNo grade yetI have no votes in Congress to count for Moss, and what Moss has said and done settles only 3 of my principles. I went through it on October 31. A grade needs 4.
Raised $1,874,872 since January 2025: 82% from people, 14% from PACs and other committees, 4% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov
Voting in Michigan: how to register, vote early or vote by mail. Election Day was November 3.
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A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.
Ethan Baker, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Baker, so the grade above comes from this list: what Baker has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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Says Iran must not obtain a nuclear weapon and that Congress needs a role in the Iran war.
“I do believe we must ensure that Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon and that America and our allies are protected.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
He names a goal but no sanction, deal, strike or war powers vote, so it does not settle a side.
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Says Israel is an important ally and the US should stand by its allies.
“Israel is an important ally of the United States, and we need to stand by our allies.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Calling Israel an ally to stand by is with liberty on free nations.
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Says he supports continued American support for Ukraine, with accountability.
“Yes, I support continued American support for Ukraine.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Backing Ukraine is with liberty on free nations.
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Says housing needs fewer unnecessary barriers to building and more private investment.
“We need more housing, fewer unnecessary barriers that drive up the cost of building, and more private investment.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Fewer building rules and more private investment is with liberty on free markets (less regulation).
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Says immigration laws need to be enforced and that ICE needs reform, not abolition.
“I believe our immigration laws need to be enforced. And I also believe ICE needs reform, not abolition.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Enforcing the law and rejecting abolition of ICE is with liberty on borders.
Jeremy Moss, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Moss, so the grade above comes from this list: what Moss has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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Says he can support a diplomatic process on the Islamic Republic's nuclear programme as long as the agreement fully ends it.
“I can support that as a diplomatic process, as long as there's an agreement in the end that accomplishes that.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
He backs a deal only on a condition and names no sanctions or strikes, so it does not settle a side.
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Says the US has a moral interest in helping Israel, one of its strongest allies, fend off terror, and that this is no time to abandon the relationship.
“We have a moral interest in ensuring one of our strongest allies is able to fend off against terror”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Treating Israel as an ally and backing its defence is with liberty on free nations.
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Says he strongly supports a public option as a pathway to universal coverage.
“I strongly support a robust public option as a pathway to universal coverage.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
A government-backed plan building to universal coverage is against liberty on free markets (government health care for all).
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Says no transgender athlete in Michigan is causing gas prices to spike, without stating a policy on sport.
“There is no trans athlete in Michigan that is causing gas prices to spike”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
The answer rejects the premise of the attack but names no rule on who may compete in women's sport.
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Says ICE must be dismantled and wants legal pathways to citizenship for DACA recipients and long-term undocumented immigrants.
“The cruelty and chaos caused by ICE cannot be repaired or reformed under Donald Trump and the agency must be dismantled.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Dismantling ICE and a path to citizenship is against liberty on borders.
Also on the ballot
Farid Ishac (Libertarian), Anil Kumar (Independent), Ryan Teasdale (Green).
Who is on the ballot: the state election offices, as listed on Wikipedia on November 3, 2026, checked against the candidate file of the Federal Election Commission. See a name that is wrong or missing? Say so in the discussion.
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