Lisa McClain (R)
- Raised
- $6.0M
- Spent
- $4.9M
- Cash on hand
- $1.8M
Campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026.
Outside spending, general election
Primary and other: $484 for, $0 against.
Michigan’s 9th District
Through Oct. 30, 2026, outside groups have reported $165,409 in independent spending in this race: $164,926 for the general election and $484 in the primaries. The biggest spender in the general election so far is Defend American Jobs, at $150K.
On the November ballot: Lisa McClain (R), Ray Pooley (D), Kevin Vayko (L), John Vlahos, Destiny Clayton (G) and Jim Walkowicz.
- General election$165K
- Primaries$484
- Late reports$164K
- Last 14 days$14K
New since the Oct. 31 update
No new outside spending reported.
Results · live from 6 p.m. ET on Nov. 3
On the ballot: Lisa McClain (R), Ray Pooley (D), Kevin Vayko (L), John Vlahos (other), Destiny Clayton (G), Jim Walkowicz (other). Vote counts and the call will show here on election night, updated every minute.
Results and race calls from civicAPI (opens in a new tab), from state election offices. Outside money from FEC filings.
Money on each side · MI-09 general election
Lisa McClain (R)
$165K 100%
$165K supporting Lisa McClain
Ray Pooley (D)
$0 0%
No outside spending
A candidate’s total adds money spent supporting them to money spent attacking their opponent.
3 days until Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3.
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On the November ballot · campaign money and outside spending around each
- Outside spending for
- Outside spending against
Ray Pooley (D)
- Raised
- $26K
- Spent
- $12K
- Cash on hand
- $14K
Campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026.
Outside spending, general election
None reported yet.
Also on the ballot
No FEC financial report showing at least $5,000 raised. Campaigns don’t have to file one until they raise or spend more than $5,000.
Kevin Vayko
Libertarian
John Vlahos
Other party
Destiny Clayton
Green
Jim Walkowicz
Other party
November ballot as listed by this source (opens in a new tab) on Oct. 14, 2026. Party letters: D Democrat, R Republican, I independent, L Libertarian, G Green.
Not on the November ballot · lost a primary, withdrew or didn’t run, with the money spent around them
Others who filed with the FEC: Daltson Theodore Atwell (R), raised $28,220.
Every outside spender · 3 groups, general-election money first
| Spender | Spent on | General | Primary | Total | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defend American JobsSuper PAC · $150K in late reportsCrypto | FOR Lisa McClain (R) | $150K | – | $150K | Oct. 14, 2026 |
| NRA Victory FundSuper PAC · $14K in late reports | FOR Lisa McClain (R) | $14K | – | $14K | Oct. 26, 2026 |
| Right to Life of Michigan Victory FundSuper PAC | FOR Lisa McClain (R) | $426 | $484 | $909 | Sept. 21, 2026 |
Latest filings · newest 13
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| Date | Spender | For or against | Election | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 26, 2026Late | NRA Victory FundSms messaging | FOR Lisa McClain (R) | General | $1,785 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 19, 2026Late | NRA Victory FundPrinting / postage / paper | FOR Lisa McClain (R) | General | $12,262 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 14, 2026Late | Defend American JobsIe-mcclain, lisa - direct mail | FOR Lisa McClain (R) | General | $75,226 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 5, 2026Late | Defend American JobsIe-mcclain, lisa-direct mail | FOR Lisa McClain (R) | General | $75,226 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Sept. 21, 2026 | Right to Life of Michigan Victory FundPrinting/postage 9th cd ballots | FOR Lisa McClain (R) | General | $304 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Sept. 17, 2026 | Right to Life of Michigan Victory FundPrint/mail 9th cd rlm news | FOR Lisa McClain (R) | General | $38 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Sept. 9, 2026 | Right to Life of Michigan Victory FundPostage/9th cd rlm news | FOR Lisa McClain (R) | General | $84 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Sept. 3, 2026 | Right to Life of Michigan Victory FundGet out the vote calls | FOR Lisa McClain (R) | Primary | $59 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Aug. 4, 2026 | Right to Life of Michigan Victory FundGet out the vote calls | FOR Lisa McClain (R) | Primary | $116 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| July 23, 2026 | Right to Life of Michigan Victory FundGet out the vote calls | FOR Lisa McClain (R) | Primary | $27 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| June 30, 2026 | Right to Life of Michigan Victory FundPrint/mail 9th cd rlm news | FOR Lisa McClain (R) | Primary | $16 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| June 22, 2026 | Right to Life of Michigan Victory FundPrint/mail 9th cd ballots | FOR Lisa McClain (R) | Primary | $210 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| June 9, 2026 | Right to Life of Michigan Victory FundPostage/9th cd rlm news | FOR Lisa McClain (R) | Primary | $55 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
About these numbers
- Outside spending is money groups spent on their own ads, mail and canvassing for or against a candidate. Groups can’t coordinate it with campaigns, and it isn’t counted in what campaigns raised or spent.
- Every group that reported independent spending to the FEC is listed, not only the groups on our issue pages. Groups tracked on an issue page carry a tag linking to it.
- Primary, special or general comes from the election the group listed on each expenditure. Seats with a special election this cycle show that money separately. The primary scorecard shows how each group’s primary money did.
- Late reports are 24- and 48-hour filings made since a group’s last regular report. Earlier ones are already counted on that report, so we don’t count them twice.
- Some nonprofits don’t have to name their donors, so this shows who spent the money, not always who gave it.
FEC data as of Oct. 30, 2026. Campaign figures cover the full 2026 cycle. Current member: Rep. Lisa McClain. How this works.