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Tip the Scale Blue — election intelligence for 2026 progressives. Poll data from Ballotpedia. Ratings from Cook, Sabato, and Inside Elections.

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Michigan 9th District · House

Ray Pooley (D)vsLisa C. McClain (R)+2 others

Election Day · Nov 3, 2026

Score updated Aug 29, 2026

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214MONITOR

Priority Score Breakdown

Candidates

Ray Pooley

Democrat

Lisa C. McClain

Republican· Incumbent

Progressive votes: 1.96%

Fernando Valdez

Independent

Jasen Cartwright

Independent

War Chest (FEC)

Pooley

$5k

McClain

$1.5M

Cash on hand, most recent FEC filing.

Expert Ratings

Cook PoliticalCookSafe R

Michigan house — Score 214 | Tip the Scale Blue