Tim Walberg
U.S. House · MI-5 · Republicans · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · MI-5
Biography
Overview
Tim Walberg is a Republican U.S. Representative from Michigan's 5th congressional district, serving since 2011. First elected to the House in 2006, he previously represented the 7th district from 2007–2009 and 2011–2023. A former Michigan state legislator (1983–1998) and ordained pastor, Walberg is the longest-tenured current member of Michigan's congressional delegation and is expected to become the dean of the delegation when Senator Gary Peters retires in 2027.
Career
Walberg has served in the U.S. House for nearly two decades with increasing electoral success. He defeated incumbent Mark Schauer in 2010 after losing to him in 2008, then won reelection consistently with growing margins—reaching 65.7% in 2024 against Democratic opponent Libbi Urban. As chair of the Education and Workforce Committee, he leads major legislation such as the Stronger Workforce for America Act and the FAFSA Verification Efficiency Act. He has authored legislation on workers' compensation, broadband deployment, and veterans services.
Prior political experience
Walberg was first elected to the U.S. House in 2006, defeating Democrat Sharon Renier 50%–46%. He lost his reelection bid in 2008 to Democrat Mark Schauer (49%–47%) but reclaimed the seat in 2010 (50%–45%). He was subsequently reelected in 2012 (53%–43%), 2014 (54% of vote), 2016 (55%), 2018 (53.8%), 2020 (58.7%), 2022 (62.4% after redistricting to the 5th district), and 2024 (65.7%). He faced no opposition in the 2024 Republican primary.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
Liberal–Conservative (DW-NOMINATE dim 1)
Secondary axis (DW-NOMINATE dim 2)(?)
Campaigns targeting Tim Walberg
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Start a campaign targeting Tim WalbergOfficeholding history
| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | U.S. House MI-5 | 2025–present | In progress | Tim Walberg | — |
| 1st | U.S. House MI-5 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | — | Tim Walberg |
| 7th | U.S. House MI-7 | 2021–2023 | Term ended | Tim Walberg | Elissa Slotkin |
| 6th | U.S. House MI-7 | 2019–2021 | Term ended | Tim Walberg | Tim Walberg |
| 5th | U.S. House MI-7 | 2017–2019 | Term ended | Tim Walberg | Tim Walberg |
| 4th | U.S. House MI-7 | 2015–2017 | Term ended | Tim Walberg | Tim Walberg |
| 3rd | U.S. House MI-7 | 2013–2015 | Term ended | Tim Walberg | Tim Walberg |
| 2nd | U.S. House MI-7 | 2011–2013 | Term ended | Tim Walberg | Tim Walberg |
| 1st | U.S. House MI-7 | 2007–2009 | Term ended | — | Tim Walberg |
Committee assignments
- HouseChair· 2025–present
- Indian and Insular AffairsHouse· 2025–present
- Water, Wildlife and FisheriesHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- H.R. 8210
A Stronger Workforce for America Act of 2026
Apr 6, 2026REPORTED - H.R. 8195
Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act of 2026
Apr 2, 2026INTRODUCED - H.R. 7893
FAFSA Verification Efficiency Act
Mar 12, 2026REPORTED - H.R. 7638
FAIR Act of 2026
Feb 20, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6482
To rename the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Michigan Center, Michigan, as the "Captain Herbert Elfring VA Clinic".
Dec 4, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6291
Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act
Nov 25, 2025INTRODUCED - H.R. 5539
POW Priority Care Act of 2025
Sep 19, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5505
Equal Campus Access Act of 2025
Sep 18, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4386
America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act
Jul 14, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4307
Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
Jul 10, 2025INTRODUCED
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8117
Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations Act of 2026
Mar 26, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7678
Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act
Feb 25, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7300
Make Elections Great Again Act
Jan 30, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7258
Energy Emergency Leadership Act
Jan 27, 2026INTRODUCED - H.R. 6972
Reporting Accountability and Abuse Prevention Act of 2026
Jan 7, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6766
Essential Caregivers Act of 2025
Dec 16, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6053
SGLF Act of 2025
Nov 17, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5271
Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act
Sep 10, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4712
Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act
Jul 23, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4669
FEMA Act of 2025
Jul 23, 2025REPORTED
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Pending | — | — |