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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

Fernando Valdez (Ind.)vsJasen Cartwright (Ind.)

D primary · Aug 4R primary · Aug 4

Score updated Jul 14, 2026

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94MONITOR

Priority Score Breakdown

Candidates

Fernando Valdez

Independent

Jasen Cartwright

Independent

Primary Candidates

Democratic Primary · Aug 4

Ray Pooley

Republican Primary · Aug 4

Lisa C. McClain★ Incumbent

War Chest (FEC)

Valdez

$1k

Cartwright

—

Cash on hand, most recent FEC filing.

Expert Ratings

Cook PoliticalCookSafe R

Michigan house — Score 94 | Tip the Scale Blue