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Ryan Cushman
REPUBLICAN
Ryan Cushman is running for Michigan U.S. Representative, District 3, Republican Primary.
Personal background
Ryan Cushman is married and has five children. He lives in Tallmadge Township.
Professional background
Ryan is a local businessman and a Michigan National Guard veteran.
Political background
Ryan's campaign for U.S Representative is his first run for public office.
Economy
Plans on voting for a balanced budget to reduce inflation and "close tax loopholes for the ultra-wealthy and corporations."
Believes in encouraging "the Executive Branch to direct the Department of Justice Antitrust Division to go after companies that violate antitrust laws."
Plans on introducing legislation to audit large companies' wages to ensure there is a "good-faith effort to keep up with cost-of-living increases for their employees."
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Public Safety
As of May 1, 2026, Ryan Cushman’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Healthcare
Supports expanding Medicaid and auditing both health insurers and healthcare providers to ensure an effective use of funds.
Seeks to introduce legislation to simplify healthcare coverage and eliminate co-pays and deductibles, "while still allowing non-government-funded insurance to flourish and compete."
Believes a proper healthcare system should combine government-funded coverage with a competitive private sector to maximize access, choice, and affordability.
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Education
As of May 1, 2026, Ryan Cushman’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Energy & the Environment
Supports improving fuel efficiency and expanding lower-emission vehicles.
Supports investing in nuclear energy and scaling solar and wind power.
Seeks to modernize the energy grid to support alternative sources of energy.
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Foreign Policy and Immigration
Supports a "balanced, America-first foreign policy" and "engaging only when there is a direct threat to [the] nation or [allies]."
Opposes "long, drawn-out foreign wars like those in Vietnam or Iraq."
Prioritizes investment in advanced technology, "elite training," and the high quality equipment for the military.
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Voting & Elections
Believes there is a need for strict election donation caps, transparency, and stronger enforcement "to close loopholes so elections are decided by voters, not by who can spend the most."
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