# Michael Bouchard Jr. **Michael Bouchard Jr.** is the 2026 Republican nominee for Michigan's 10th District, the open Macomb County seat vacated by [[John James]]. An Army National Guard captain (Michigan State ROTC) who served with the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions and holds a Bronze Star, he is the son of longtime Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard, the 2006 Republican Senate nominee — the district's highest-recognition name. Endorsed by [[Donald Trump]], he won the August 4, 2026 primary with about 72–74% (Detroit News/AP: 73.8%; Fox: 72.22%, 45,473 votes) after money leader Robert Lulgjuraj dropped out. He faces [[Christina Hines]] in a seat Cook moved from Lean R to Toss Up by August 25. See [[MI-10-2026]].