Biography & Campaign Analysis
2026 race
Christian Vukasovich, a college professor, is the Democratic nominee in the 2026 election for Michigan's 5th congressional district, which is located in southern Michigan and covers the state's entire border with both Indiana and Ohio.
He was unopposed in the Democratic primary, receiving 64,425 votes, after support specialist Jacob Vravis withdrew from the race. The seat is held by Republican Tim Walberg, who served in the U.S. House from 2007 to 2009, returned in 2011, and was re-elected with 65.7% of the vote in 2024.
In the general election on November 3, 2026, Vukasovich faces Walberg, Libertarian Ronald A. Muszynski, Constitution Party candidate Sharon Marie Reiner and Green Party candidate Jim Bronke, a retired engineer.