Candidate for U.S. Representative, Michigan District 10
Michael Bouchard Jr.
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
Where they stand
- ImmigrationSupports 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 & JobsSupports President Trump's efforts to protect Michigan manufacturing and wants to cut regulations on small businesses.[1]
- Energy & EnvironmentTo 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 CareSupports letting people choose low-cost, high-quality, transparent health coverage; opposes what he calls a one-size-fits-all government program.[1]
- EducationSupports 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
Sources
- Captain Mike Bouchard for Congress, Friends of Michael Bouchard, Inc., October 10, 2026
- Michael Bouchard announces candidacy for Michigan's 10th Congressional district, CBS Detroit, November 6, 2025
- Hines wins Dem nomination in 10th Congressional District primary, will face Bouchard, Michigan Advance, August 4, 2026
- Official Candidate Listing: General Election, November 3, 2026, Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections, October 10, 2026
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Also running for U.S. Representative, Michigan District 10
- Christina Hines (Democratic)
- Andrea L. Kirby (Working Class)
- Kwabena Nkromo (Green)
- Mike Saliba (Libertarian)