Jobs
Identifies manufacturing and skilled-trade jobs as priorities; the page does not provide a detailed federal jobs program.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Ethan Baker
Candidate for U.S. House · Michigan · District 11
THE PERSON
Background
Ethan Baker is an attorney and mayor of Troy, first elected to City Council in 2015 and mayor in 2019. His campaign biography describes his law practice and work on the Great Lakes Fishery Commission.
Roots
- Public service: Troy City Council; Mayor of Troy
- Career: Attorney and law-practice owner
Education
- University of Southern California · Bachelor’s degree, Political Science
- Whittier College School of Law · Law degree
- University of Michigan, Gerald R. Ford School · Master of Public Affairs
- Harvard Kennedy School · Senior Executives in State and Local Government certificate; not a degree
Background sources checked October 29, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Healthcare
Calls for better mental-health access and healthcare reform, without specifying a national insurance model.
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Supports literacy, locally made education decisions, parental involvement and a federal role supporting school districts.
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Supports a moratorium on data centers and community input on energy, water and infrastructure impacts.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Environment
Supports protection of the Great Lakes, fisheries and dependent communities.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 11 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked November 3, 2026.
Michigan Department of State · Official November general election candidate listing ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.