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Benjamin Ambrose
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Michigan’s 2nd District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Benjamin Ambrose is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Michigan’s 2nd District on November 3, 2026, against John Moolenaar (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Benjamin Ambrose’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Benjamin Ambrose’s campaign has raised $186,504 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $32,956 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$161,300
- The candidate’s own money and loans$18,454
- PACs and other committees$5,250
- Political party committees$1,000
- Other$500
From donors who gave over $200: $65,410 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 56% from Michigan, 44% from other states. Top states: Michigan $36,610 (56%), Virginia $12,050 (18%), Alabama $5,000 (8%), New Hampshire $3,000 (5%), California $2,750 (4%). 55 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6MI02216 (2026 reports).
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Benjamin Ambrose’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Benjamin Ambrose (Democratic); John Moolenaar (Republican, incumbent); Charlotte Magoon (Green); Richard Sills (Natural Law Party in Michigan)
- Incumbent: John Moolenaar (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 5; all agree
- Michigan 2nd District 2026: who’s running
- Every Michigan race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Michigan
Early voting is available. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Michigan
- Check your registration on Michigan’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Michigan
Ballots already cast in Michigan: 1,141,300 (by mail and at early voting sites, as of Oct 25; Michigan Secretary of State): 25% of 2022 midterm turnout in Michigan (4,500,400) · 15% of registered voters in Michigan
About Benjamin Ambrose
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Benjamin Ambrose quoted in the news). Sources checked October 26, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Veteran and former federal worker. · 910mediagroup-910news-prod.web.arc-cdn.net (source for Veteran and former federal worker.)
- Served 20 years in the military before working for Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon. · wcmu.org (source for Served 20 years in the military before working for Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon.)
Endorsements
- United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 951 · michiganadvance.com (source for the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 951 endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 951 endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at ambrose4congress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), 9and10news.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2), cadillacnews.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 3), wcmu.org (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 4); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: No statement found (looked at ambrose4congress.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 1), 9and10news.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 2), cadillacnews.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 3), wcmu.org (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 4); October 25, 2026).
- Health care: No statement found (looked at 9and10news.com (checked for Health care, page 1); October 26, 2026).
- Labor: No statement found (looked at ambrose4congress.com (checked for Labor, page 1), 9and10news.com (checked for Labor, page 2), cadillacnews.com (checked for Labor, page 3), wcmu.org (checked for Labor, page 4); October 25, 2026).
- Immigration: No statement found (looked at ambrose4congress.com (checked for Immigration, page 1), 9and10news.com (checked for Immigration, page 2), cadillacnews.com (checked for Immigration, page 3), wcmu.org (checked for Immigration, page 4); October 25, 2026).
- Housing: No statement found (looked at 9and10news.com (checked for Housing, page 1); October 26, 2026).
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Benjamin Ambrose has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Benjamin Ambrose been backed by AIPAC?
No. Benjamin Ambrose has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Benjamin Ambrose had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.