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Matthew Maasdam

Democrat U.S. House · District 7 Michigan Challenger
Primary  Aug 4, 2026 (2 months ago)
General  Nov 3, 2026
👤 About Matthew Maasdam
Matthew Maasdam is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 7 in Michigan’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, MATT MAASDAM FOR CONGRESS, is registered in BRIGHTON, MI, with OLSEN, JOSIE listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $2.2M raised, $2.2M spent, and $9K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $2.1M from individuals and $62K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $7K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Republican Thomas More Barrett.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$2.2M
Cash on hand$9K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 7
TM
Thomas More Barrett (incumbent)
Republican · $8.2M raised
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William Lawrence
Democrat · $4.2M raised
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BB
Bridget Brink
Democrat · $3.1M raised
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Matthew Maasdam VIEWING
Democrat · $2.2M raised
JC
Josh Cowen
Democrat · $209K raised
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AM
Alexandra Michele Prieditis
IND
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MS
Muhammad Salman Rais
Democrat
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SE
Samuel Elyon Smeltzer Badger
Democrat
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8 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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Elections 2026 › Michigan › Matthew Maasdam
2026 candidate profile
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Matthew Maasdam

Democrat · Challenger
Running for: U.S. House, Michigan 7th district
$2.2M
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Biography

Matthew Maasdam is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 7 in Michigan’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, MATT MAASDAM FOR CONGRESS, is registered in BRIGHTON, MI, with OLSEN, JOSIE listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $2.2M raised, $2.2M spent, and $9K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $2.1M from individuals and $62K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $7K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Republican Thomas More Barrett.

Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.

FEC filing

FEC IDH6MI07272
OfficeU.S. House, Michigan 7th district
PartyDemocrat

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🗳 2026 Election

U.S. House — Michigan District 07

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Primary: Aug 4, 2026 (2 months ago)  ·  General: November 3, 2026

Other Candidates in This Race (7)

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Thomas More Barrett
IncumbentR$8.2M raised
WL
William Lawrence
D$4.2M raised
BB
Bridget Brink
D$3.1M raised
JC
Josh Cowen
D$209K raised
AM
Alexandra Michele Prieditis
I
MS
Muhammad Salman Rais
D
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