Don Ufford for Congress (Michigan's 11th)
@ufford4michigan.bsky.social
Engineer, builder, and dad. Democrat running to represent Michigan's 11th congressional District so that we can build a better future in Oakland County.
Join Don's team to build a better future for Michigan at ufford4michigan.com.
Join Don's team to build a better future for Michigan at ufford4michigan.com.
4 months into this campaign, I couldn't be more excited about what we're doing!
I'm not a politician. I'm an engineer, a builder, and a dad. I want to use that experience to build things in Michigan, protect our healthcare, lower costs, and defend our freedoms.
I'm not a politician. I'm an engineer, a builder, and a dad. I want to use that experience to build things in Michigan, protect our healthcare, lower costs, and defend our freedoms.
December 26, 2025 at 3:43 PM
4 months into this campaign, I couldn't be more excited about what we're doing!
I'm not a politician. I'm an engineer, a builder, and a dad. I want to use that experience to build things in Michigan, protect our healthcare, lower costs, and defend our freedoms.
I'm not a politician. I'm an engineer, a builder, and a dad. I want to use that experience to build things in Michigan, protect our healthcare, lower costs, and defend our freedoms.
When I was growing up, my dad's union always sent him home with a Christmas ham. Those times weren't always easy, but my parents taught us kids to always be thankful for what we had.
December 24, 2025 at 1:53 PM
When I was growing up, my dad's union always sent him home with a Christmas ham. Those times weren't always easy, but my parents taught us kids to always be thankful for what we had.
I've been so humbled by all the support we've received for this campaign so far. We're rejecting Corporate PAC money, meeting voters face-to-face, and talking about the issues facing everyday Michiganders.
December 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I've been so humbled by all the support we've received for this campaign so far. We're rejecting Corporate PAC money, meeting voters face-to-face, and talking about the issues facing everyday Michiganders.
Democrats need to win back folks who work with their hands and shower after work. How are we going to do that? By advocating for an agenda where work is rewarded and where we build more of what we need here at home.
December 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Democrats need to win back folks who work with their hands and shower after work. How are we going to do that? By advocating for an agenda where work is rewarded and where we build more of what we need here at home.
Basic healthcare should be a right for everyone in this country. But instead of lowering costs for our families, this Administration is doing everything they can to make healthcare unaffordable.
We can do better.
We can do better.
December 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Basic healthcare should be a right for everyone in this country. But instead of lowering costs for our families, this Administration is doing everything they can to make healthcare unaffordable.
We can do better.
We can do better.
If I go to Congress, I'm going to join the House Science, Space, and Technology committee to ensure that we bring great research and development opportunities to Oakland County.
December 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
If I go to Congress, I'm going to join the House Science, Space, and Technology committee to ensure that we bring great research and development opportunities to Oakland County.
Because of your help, we're building a strong campaign that relies on everyday people instead of political insiders or Corporate PACs. I'm running because it's time for a change in Washington, and I think I have the experience to actually make life better in Michigan.
December 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Because of your help, we're building a strong campaign that relies on everyday people instead of political insiders or Corporate PACs. I'm running because it's time for a change in Washington, and I think I have the experience to actually make life better in Michigan.
Hands-down, my FAVORITE part of running for Congress is the chance to meet people and talk with them about how I can help solve the problems they're facing in their day to day lives. Across dozens of Oakland County events, I've met hundreds of Michiganders who want real change.
December 17, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Hands-down, my FAVORITE part of running for Congress is the chance to meet people and talk with them about how I can help solve the problems they're facing in their day to day lives. Across dozens of Oakland County events, I've met hundreds of Michiganders who want real change.
We need more people in Congress who know how to work with their hands, and we need to do more to support good-paying jobs for folks who build things.
December 16, 2025 at 8:20 PM
We need more people in Congress who know how to work with their hands, and we need to do more to support good-paying jobs for folks who build things.
Good government can make a real difference in helping build more of the things we need in Michigan. That's what I had the chance to do at U.S. Department of Commerce, where I worked to apply advanced technology and research to American industry.
December 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Good government can make a real difference in helping build more of the things we need in Michigan. That's what I had the chance to do at U.S. Department of Commerce, where I worked to apply advanced technology and research to American industry.
In Case You Missed It: This week we launched Builders for Don, a coalition of 15 business and community leaders who are critical to our campaign. This is a group of folks who know how to make a difference in our community, and publications like Michigan Advance are taking notice!
December 13, 2025 at 8:41 PM
In Case You Missed It: This week we launched Builders for Don, a coalition of 15 business and community leaders who are critical to our campaign. This is a group of folks who know how to make a difference in our community, and publications like Michigan Advance are taking notice!
I’m honored to have the support of Builders for Don, 15 business and community leaders who contribute to our community every day. I’m not a politician, but I do know what it takes to get things done, and so do these amazing leaders from across Southeast Michigan.
December 10, 2025 at 1:11 PM
I’m honored to have the support of Builders for Don, 15 business and community leaders who contribute to our community every day. I’m not a politician, but I do know what it takes to get things done, and so do these amazing leaders from across Southeast Michigan.
We need to end Washington corruption. A good start would be ending Corporate PAC money, ending dark money, and banning Congressional stock trading.
It's time for our elected officials to work for us, not just for themselves.
It's time for our elected officials to work for us, not just for themselves.
December 9, 2025 at 10:49 PM
We need to end Washington corruption. A good start would be ending Corporate PAC money, ending dark money, and banning Congressional stock trading.
It's time for our elected officials to work for us, not just for themselves.
It's time for our elected officials to work for us, not just for themselves.
Newton is having a ruff Monday! But he reminded our team to ask for a campaign contribution before the end of the year. You can donate at ufford4michigan.com. Hope your new week is filled with treats!
December 8, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Newton is having a ruff Monday! But he reminded our team to ask for a campaign contribution before the end of the year. You can donate at ufford4michigan.com. Hope your new week is filled with treats!
If you want to do a job the right way, you make a plan and then follow that plan. This Administration has no plan to lower costs or create good-paying jobs. They're playing it fast and loose with people's livelihoods. We can do better.
December 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
If you want to do a job the right way, you make a plan and then follow that plan. This Administration has no plan to lower costs or create good-paying jobs. They're playing it fast and loose with people's livelihoods. We can do better.
Here's the deal: If we want to lower costs, then we need to build more of the things we need here at home. That means building more homes, producing clean abundant energy to bring down our utility bills, and getting rid of the tariff taxes that are hurting Michigan manufacturers.
December 5, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Here's the deal: If we want to lower costs, then we need to build more of the things we need here at home. That means building more homes, producing clean abundant energy to bring down our utility bills, and getting rid of the tariff taxes that are hurting Michigan manufacturers.
Everyday Michiganders are looking for new leaders and new ideas. That's why I'm running.
I'm an outsider. My experience is in building things in our auto industry, serving in the federal government, and raising a family here.
I'm an outsider. My experience is in building things in our auto industry, serving in the federal government, and raising a family here.
December 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Everyday Michiganders are looking for new leaders and new ideas. That's why I'm running.
I'm an outsider. My experience is in building things in our auto industry, serving in the federal government, and raising a family here.
I'm an outsider. My experience is in building things in our auto industry, serving in the federal government, and raising a family here.
These tariffs are illegal. Congress, the branch of government elected directly by the people, is the only part of government with the power to create new taxes.
apnews.com/article/cost...
apnews.com/article/cost...
Costco becomes biggest company yet to demand refund of Trump tariffs
Costco is joining other companies that aren’t waiting to see whether the Supreme Court strikes down President Donald Trump’s most sweeping import taxes.
apnews.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:27 PM
These tariffs are illegal. Congress, the branch of government elected directly by the people, is the only part of government with the power to create new taxes.
apnews.com/article/cost...
apnews.com/article/cost...
I’m proud to be the only candidate in this race to take the @StopBigMoney pledge to Unrig Washington. It's time to ban Congressional stock trading, call for all candidates to refuse corporate PAC money, and crack down on dark money in our elections. #ecuunrigwashington
December 3, 2025 at 9:17 PM
I’m proud to be the only candidate in this race to take the @StopBigMoney pledge to Unrig Washington. It's time to ban Congressional stock trading, call for all candidates to refuse corporate PAC money, and crack down on dark money in our elections. #ecuunrigwashington
I called in yesterday to 1A on NPR to talk about why I'm running for Congress.
December 2, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I called in yesterday to 1A on NPR to talk about why I'm running for Congress.
These chaotic tariffs are a tax on American consumers and on our auto industry. We need leaders in Congress who will reclaim the power of the purse and who know what it takes to build things.
www.freep.com/story/money/...
www.freep.com/story/money/...
Consumers are shunning new car sales as prices climb
Analysts predict a big drop in November new vehicle sales as affordibility problems plague the auto industry.
www.freep.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:20 AM
These chaotic tariffs are a tax on American consumers and on our auto industry. We need leaders in Congress who will reclaim the power of the purse and who know what it takes to build things.
www.freep.com/story/money/...
www.freep.com/story/money/...
Our healthcare experience is like that of so many other Michiganders. When Rebecca needed a major procedure, we were lucky that we had insurance. And because the Affordable Care Act protects pre-existing conditions, we were able to rely on it for her recovery.
December 1, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Our healthcare experience is like that of so many other Michiganders. When Rebecca needed a major procedure, we were lucky that we had insurance. And because the Affordable Care Act protects pre-existing conditions, we were able to rely on it for her recovery.
Wishing you all a happy Thanksgiving!
I'm so thankful for those who keep us safe, for our community in Michigan, and for everyone working to build this campaign from the ground up.
I'm so thankful for those who keep us safe, for our community in Michigan, and for everyone working to build this campaign from the ground up.
November 27, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Wishing you all a happy Thanksgiving!
I'm so thankful for those who keep us safe, for our community in Michigan, and for everyone working to build this campaign from the ground up.
I'm so thankful for those who keep us safe, for our community in Michigan, and for everyone working to build this campaign from the ground up.
Small businesses are critical to our mission of building more of the things we need here in Michigan.
I know what it's like to build things in the private sector. And in Congress, I'll ensure our small business leaders have the resources they need to succeed.
I know what it's like to build things in the private sector. And in Congress, I'll ensure our small business leaders have the resources they need to succeed.
November 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Small businesses are critical to our mission of building more of the things we need here in Michigan.
I know what it's like to build things in the private sector. And in Congress, I'll ensure our small business leaders have the resources they need to succeed.
I know what it's like to build things in the private sector. And in Congress, I'll ensure our small business leaders have the resources they need to succeed.