Michigan's 5th Congressional District

— No change since last week
How We Got This
Partisan Lean
how the seat votes compared with the nation
R+24.2
Fundamentals
candidates, fundraising, experts
R+5.4
National Environment
current political climate
D+6.5
Polls
polling in similar districts
D+0.3
Forecasted margin
R+22.8

What Changes the Forecast

This race needs a plot twist. It would take a sustained, race-specific shift to move the forecast.

Polls

No district-level polling available. Forecast relies on fundamentals and expert ratings.

Forecast Over Time
Forecast Over Time
Dem (blue) and GOP (red) win probability over time.
Dem 2%
GOP 98%
Race Details
Expert ratings
Cook Solid R Inside Elections Solid R Sabato Safe R
PVI
R+26 This is a safe Republican district.
Candidates

Democrat Christian Vukasovich

Republican Tim Walberg (inc.)