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Candidate for U.S. Representative, Michigan District 10

Michael Bouchard Jr.

Republican

Bouchard, a Republican, is an Army captain and paratrooper who has served nearly a decade, including a deployment to Iraq, and is the son of Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard. He is running on manufacturing jobs, border security, lowering costs and a back-to-basics approach to schools.

Current or most recent role
Captain, Army National Guard
Campaign website
bouchardforcongress.com

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

  • Presents his military service as preparation for Congress, saying he is ready to fight for people at home after serving abroad.[2]
  • Says he will work to bring manufacturing jobs back to Macomb County and cut red tape for small businesses.[1],[2]
  • Says he will focus on lowering costs and protecting Medicare and Social Security.[1]

Background

  • Army officer in the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions, with missions to the southern border and Iraq; chief operations officer for an infantry battalion in the Michigan Army National Guard; awarded the Bronze Star for service on a joint task force against ISIS, U.S. Army / Michigan Army National Guard · Nearly 10 years of service (as of 2025)[1],[2]

Education

  • Graduate, Army ROTC program, Michigan State University[1],[2]

Where they stand

  • Immigration
    Supports finishing the border wall, restoring the Remain in Mexico policy, ending catch-and-release and deporting immigrants in the country illegally who commit crimes.[1]
  • Economy & Jobs
    Supports President Trump's efforts to protect Michigan manufacturing and wants to cut regulations on small businesses.[1]
  • Energy & Environment
    To lower gas prices, supports ending the conflict with Iran, temporarily suspending state and federal gas taxes, opening pipelines such as Keystone and Line 5, and adding refinery capacity.[1]
  • Health Care
    Supports letting people choose low-cost, high-quality, transparent health coverage; opposes what he calls a one-size-fits-all government program.[1]
  • Education
    Supports a Parents' Bill of Rights and refocusing schools on reading, writing, math and science.[1]

Voting record

Michael Bouchard Jr. has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words

“My family taught me that service isn't a slogan, it's a duty”

Campaign announcement, November 6, 2025[2]

“We make great things here in Michigan, and we need to keep it that way”

Campaign website, on manufacturing, November 6, 2025[1],[2]

Sources

  1. Captain Mike Bouchard for Congress, Friends of Michael Bouchard, Inc., October 10, 2026
  2. Michael Bouchard announces candidacy for Michigan's 10th Congressional district, CBS Detroit, November 6, 2025
  3. Hines wins Dem nomination in 10th Congressional District primary, will face Bouchard, Michigan Advance, August 4, 2026
  4. Official Candidate Listing: General Election, November 3, 2026, Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections, October 10, 2026

Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.

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