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U.S. House District 11
2026 Michigan U.S. House — District 11 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Office: 11th District Representative in Congress 2 Year Term (1) Position Files In OAKLAND County
Candidate: Baker, Ethan
Party / incumbent: Republican Party
Filed on: 04/20/2026
Filing method: Petitions
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FEC committee ID: C00942508
FEC committee name: BAKER FOR CONGRESS
Published email: [email protected]
Published website: https://www.bakerforcongress.com/
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FEC committee ID: C00942508
FEC committee name: BAKER FOR CONGRESS
Published email: [email protected]
Published website: https://www.bakerforcongress.com/
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Seventeen years ago, when people were moving out of Michigan, Ethan Baker and his wife Bethany were moving in, choosing Oakland County as the place to build their life and raise their family. It was a deliberate decision to put down roots, slow down, and invest in a place they could truly call home. Ethan was raised by a single mother in California and learned early on that nothing in life was going to be handed to him. He needed to work for it, stay accountable, and show up for the people who depended on him. That mindset has stayed with him ever since and continues to shape how he leads and lives. Bethany, who grew up in Michigan, is a PhD Marriage and Family Therapist and the President and Co-founder of a nonprofit therapy organization. Her life’s work is helping families strengthen relationships and navigate life’s challenges. Together, they are raising, loving, and grateful to God for their three children—Arden, 19, Canaan, 17, and Aven, 14.Their days are full in the way so many families understand, with early mornings, school schedules, activities, and time spent in the community they call home; and, as Ethan likes to admit, the occasional Starbucks run to keep up with it all (okay, not that occasional), and somehow it all works because it’s life shared together.
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Seventeen years ago, when people were moving out of Michigan, Ethan Baker and his wife Bethany were moving in, choosing Oakland County as the place to build their life and raise their family. It was a deliberate decision to put down roots, slow down, and invest in a place they could truly call home. Ethan was raised by a single mother in California and learned early on that nothing in life was going to be handed to him. He needed to work for it, stay accountable, and show up for the people who depended on him. That mindset has stayed with him ever since and continues to shape how he leads and lives. Bethany, who grew up in Michigan, is a PhD Marriage and Family Therapist and the President and Co-founder of a nonprofit therapy organization. Her life’s work is helping families strengthen relationships and navigate life’s challenges. Together, they are raising, loving, and grateful to God for their three children—Arden, 19, Canaan, 17, and Aven, 14.Their days are full in the way so many families understand, with early mornings, school schedules, activities, and time spent in the community they call home; and, as Ethan likes to admit, the occasional Starbucks run to keep up with it all (okay, not that occasional), and somehow it all works because it’s life shared together.
Ethan's path has been shaped by a lifelong commitment to learning, service, and showing up prepared. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Southern California, his law degree magna cum laude from Whittier College School of Law, and a Master of Public Affairs from the University of Michigan Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. He has also earned the certificate for Senior Executives in State and Local Government at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, continuing his focus on public leadership and service.
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Ethan's path has been shaped by a lifelong commitment to learning, service, and showing up prepared. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Southern California, his law degree magna cum laude from Whittier College School of Law, and a Master of Public Affairs from the University of Michigan Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. He has also earned the certificate for Senior Executives in State and Local Government at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, continuing his focus on public leadership and service.
As an attorney, Ethan went on to build and now owns his own law practice in Troy, where he has spent his legal career helping families plan for the future and supporting small businesses through growth, change, and transition in areas such as elder law, estate planning, business law, and real estate. That work has always been about people first—listening carefully, earning trust, and helping them move forward with confidence and stability.
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As an attorney, Ethan went on to build and now owns his own law practice in Troy, where he has spent his legal career helping families plan for the future and supporting small businesses through growth, change, and transition in areas such as elder law, estate planning, business law, and real estate. That work has always been about people first—listening carefully, earning trust, and helping them move forward with confidence and stability.
As Mayor of Troy, Ethan was first elected to City Council in 2015 and later elected Mayor in 2019, and has now served as mayor for the last seven years as a nonpartisan leader committed to restoring confidence in how local government works. He stepped into leadership at a time when many residents felt the city had lost its way, with concerns about a lack of openness and growing distrust in local government. In response, he prioritized rebuilding trust between the city and the community it serves. He is a hands-on mayor who can be seen throughout the city on a daily basis, staying closely involved with residents, businesses, and city operations. He was subsequently re-elected unchallenged, reflecting broad confidence in his leadership and direction for the city. He genuinely enjoys serving as mayor and being out in the community, spending time with residents and the people he serves. Over time, he has helped change the tone of local government to one that is more open, respectful, and centered on steady and thoughtful leadership.
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As Mayor of Troy, Ethan was first elected to City Council in 2015 and later elected Mayor in 2019, and has now served as mayor for the last seven years as a nonpartisan leader committed to restoring confidence in how local government works. He stepped into leadership at a time when many residents felt the city had lost its way, with concerns about a lack of openness and growing distrust in local government. In response, he prioritized rebuilding trust between the city and the community it serves. He is a hands-on mayor who can be seen throughout the city on a daily basis, staying closely involved with residents, businesses, and city operations. He was subsequently re-elected unchallenged, reflecting broad confidence in his leadership and direction for the city. He genuinely enjoys serving as mayor and being out in the community, spending time with residents and the people he serves. Over time, he has helped change the tone of local government to one that is more open, respectful, and centered on steady and thoughtful leadership.
In addition to his role as mayor, Ethan serves as Chair and U.S. Commissioner for the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, a role he was appointed to by the President of the United States, where he works alongside U.S. and Canadian partners to protect one of the world’s most important freshwater ecosystems and a $5.1 billion binational Great Lakes economy that supports communities across both countries and First Nations.
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In addition to his role as mayor, Ethan serves as Chair and U.S. Commissioner for the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, a role he was appointed to by the President of the United States, where he works alongside U.S. and Canadian partners to protect one of the world’s most important freshwater ecosystems and a $5.1 billion binational Great Lakes economy that supports communities across both countries and First Nations.
He was elected to City Council in 2015 and later as Mayor of Troy in 2019, where he has served for the last seven years as a nonpartisan leader committed to restoring confidence in how local government works.
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He was elected to City Council in 2015 and later as Mayor of Troy in 2019, where he has served for the last seven years as a nonpartisan leader committed to restoring confidence in how local government works.
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Let’s choose a different way of showing up—listening more, leading with respect, and bringing people back together. This is how we start to move forward again, and that’s my proven approach I will bring to Congress.
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Let’s choose a different way of showing up—listening more, leading with respect, and bringing people back together. This is how we start to move forward again, and that’s my proven approach I will bring to Congress.
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FEC candidate totals April 1, 2026 through July 15, 2026.
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Candidate ID: H6MI11290
Name: BAKER, ETHAN D
Office: House
State: MI
District: MI11
Coverage start: 2026-04-01
Coverage end: 2026-07-15
Total receipts: $141876.00
Total disbursements: $21750.91
Cash on hand: $121125.09
Debts owed by committee: $0.00
Candidate contributions: $0.00
Loans made by candidate: $0.00
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