Michigan's 9th Congressional District

Michigan's 9th Congressional District is represented by Lisa McClain (Republican), who has served in the House since 2021 and has represented this district since redistricting in 2023. McClain has an overall VoteSee report card grade of C, voted in 97% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Republican majority 95% of the time. The district includes Port Huron, New Baltimore, and Marysville. It takes in all or part of 7 counties; the most populous parts are in Oakland County and Macomb County. About 779,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $85,269.

Current Representative

Lisa McClain (Republican) has served in the House since 2021 and has represented Michigan's 9th Congressional District since redistricting in 2023.

VoteSee report card grade: C
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 97% of roll-call votes on bills
Votes with the Republican majority: 95%

See Lisa McClain's full voting record and issue positions →

2026 Election

U.S. House: Michigan 9th District

Winner: Lisa McClain.

Incumbent Lisa McClain is running for re-election. 6 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.

Lisa McClain (Republican), incumbent: raised $6.0M, $1.8M cash on hand; VoteSee report card C; 97% attendance; votes with the Republican majority 95% of the time
Ray Pooley (Democratic): raised $26K, $14K cash on hand
Jim Walkowicz (Working Class)
Kevin Vayko (Libertarian)
John Vlahos (U.S. Taxpayers)
Destiny Clayton (Green)

Polls: No public polls

See the full 2026 race →

District Demographics

Population: 778,989
Median household income: $85,269
Median age: 43
Median home value: $279,300
Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.2%

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, 119th Congress boundaries.

How McClain Voted Recently

Yea on American Enrichment Deployment Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Retire through Ownership Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Ratepayer Protection Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed

Breaks with the Republican majority

No on National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (Jul 22, 2026) — Failed
Aye on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 (Jul 15, 2026) — Failed
No on Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Apr 30, 2026) — Agreed to

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented Michigan's 9th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

Andy Levin — Democrat (2019–2023)
Sander Levin — Democrat (2013–2019)
Gary Peters — Democrat (2009–2013)
Joe Knollenberg — Republican (2003–2009)
Dale Kildee — Democrat (1993–2003)
Guy Vander Jagt — Republican (1966–1993)
Robert Griffin — Republican (1957–1966)
Ruth Thompson — Republican (1951–1957)
Albert Engel — Republican (1935–1951)
Harry Musselwhite — Democrat (1933–1935)
James McLaughlin — Republican (1907–1933)
Roswell Bishop — Republican (1895–1907)

Where the District Is

Michigan's 9th Congressional District covers 4,638 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

Oakland County (part): 27% of residents
Macomb County (part): 25% of residents
St. Clair County: 21% of residents
Lapeer County: 11% of residents
Tuscola County (part): 7% of residents
Sanilac County: 5% of residents
Huron County: 4% of residents

Largest communities

Port Huron
New Baltimore
Marysville
Lapeer
New Haven
Holly
Richmond
St. Clair