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Ray Pooley
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Michigan’s 9th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Ray Pooley is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Michigan’s 9th District on November 3, 2026, against Lisa McClain (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Ray Pooley’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
Ray Pooley’s campaign has raised $26,387 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $14,075 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$20,387
- PACs and other committees$5,000
- Political party committees$1,000
From donors who gave over $200: $3,229 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 100% from Michigan, 0% from other states. Top states: Michigan $3,229 (100%). 6 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: H6MI09245 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$5,000
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Ray Pooley’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: Ray Pooley (Democratic); Lisa McClain (Republican, incumbent); Destiny Clayton (Green); Kevin Vayko (Libertarian); John Vlahos (U.S. Taxpayers Party); Jim Walkowicz (Working Class Party)
- Incumbent: Lisa McClain (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 5; all agree
- Michigan 9th 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 Ray Pooley
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 Ray Pooley quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Third-generation manufacturer and CNC machinist. · pooley4congress.com (source for Third-generation manufacturer and CNC machinist.) (archived copy of the source for Third-generation manufacturer and CNC machinist.)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: “Our allies are our responsibility; stop the genocide in Palestine” pooley4congress.com (source for Israel and Gaza statement) (archived copy of the source for Israel and Gaza statement)
- Campaign finance and super PACs: No statement found (looked at pooley4congress.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 1); October 25, 2026).
- Health care: “I will fight to break the corporate monopolies on healthcare to ensure every American has the freedom to access quality, affordable care, providing the security and peace of mind you deserve through Medicare For All.” pooley4congress.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “We will ensure these new jobs pay a living wage by protecting the right to organize and join a union.” pooley4congress.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “We will have a secure border and create a functional, efficient legal immigration process that stops the chaos.” pooley4congress.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: No statement found (looked at pooley4congress.com (checked for Housing, page 1), pooley4congress.com (checked for Housing, page 2); October 25, 2026).
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Ray Pooley has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Ray Pooley been backed by AIPAC?
No. Ray Pooley 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 Ray Pooley had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.