Michael Bouchard
Background
- His campaign says he served in the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions, on missions to the southern border and in Iraq, and earned the Bronze Star. The desk has not independently verified those claims.
- His campaign says he was chief operations officer for a 1,200-soldier infantry battalion in the Michigan Army National Guard, and that he is still a Guard member.
- His campaign says he is the son of Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard.
- Filed as a candidate with the FEC on November 6, 2025, and won the Republican primary over three opponents.
What they say they want to do
- Manufacturing jobs brought back to Michigan and less red tape for small businesses.
- A finished border wall, the return of "Remain in Mexico" and an end to catch-and-release.
- Schools that teach the basics, and a Parents' Bill of Rights.
- Medicare and Social Security protected, with waste and fraud rooted out.
- Health care people choose for themselves, at low cost and with clear prices.
What the official record shows
His military service is attributed to his campaign. The desk has not independently verified it; National Archives guidance explains how limited military-personnel information may be requested.
Campaign money from other committees, by type
| Leadership PACs 20 committees | $68,000 |
|---|---|
| PAC - Qualified 7 committees | $29,500 |
| House 8 committees | $15,000 |
| Hybrid PAC (with Non-Contribution Account) - Nonqualified 2 committees | $7,000 |
| Corporation PACs 1 committee | $2,500 |
| PAC - Nonqualified 1 committee | $2,500 |
Source: Federal Election Commission
Money from political committees in the 2025-26 cycle, through July 15, 2026 (FEC lines 11B, 11C and 12). The rows sum to 124,500.44 dollars. Donations from individuals, including through ActBlue or WinRed, are not counted here.