https://www.wcmu.org/tags/congressman-jack-bergman Congressman Jack Bergman en-US Copyright Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:47:28 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-25/federal-aid-for-ice-storm-is-not-guaranteed-northern-michigan-utilities-say Ice storms in 2025 devastated areas across northern Michigan, leaving entire grids down for weeks. President Trump recently reversed FEMA's decision to deny member-owned utilities disaster relief. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:47:28 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-25/federal-aid-for-ice-storm-is-not-guaranteed-northern-michigan-utilities-say Emma George-Griffin https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-25/northern-michigan-congressional-candidates-to-appear-at-lake-superior-state-forum Four candidates have confirmed their attendance. They do not include Democratic candidate Callie Barr, who was Michigan 1st Congressional District nominee in 2024, and incumbent Rep. Jack Bergman (R-Watersmeet). Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:25:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-25/northern-michigan-congressional-candidates-to-appear-at-lake-superior-state-forum Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-19/another-republican-jumps-in-primary-to-challenge-incumbent-jack-bergman Businessman Matthew DenOtter filed to run in Michigan's 1st Congressional District GOP primary earlier this month. He's looking to unseat incumbent U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, who's held the seat since 2016. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:05:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-19/another-republican-jumps-in-primary-to-challenge-incumbent-jack-bergman Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-08/bergman-to-face-challenger-in-northern-michigans-gop-primary Justin Michal of Grayling has announced his bid in the GOP primary for Michigan's 1st Congressional District. The seat has been held by U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, since 2017. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 23:43:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-08/bergman-to-face-challenger-in-northern-michigans-gop-primary Cristin Coppess https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-08/bergman-co-leads-bipartisan-caucus-to-improve-usps-in-rural-america The USPS has been criticized for its attempts to cut down on some delivery services and consolidate facilities in an attempt to save on costs. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:45:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-08/bergman-co-leads-bipartisan-caucus-to-improve-usps-in-rural-america Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-10-24/weve-been-wandering-in-the-desert-says-bergman-as-speaker-search-continues The northern Michigan Republican said he signed onto a Conference Unity Pledge, promising to cast a vote for speaker. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:14:14 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-10-24/weve-been-wandering-in-the-desert-says-bergman-as-speaker-search-continues Michael Livingston https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-15/bergman-stabenow-and-peters-urge-biden-to-release-more-aid-to-otsego-county Members of Michigan's congressional delegation wrote President Biden a letter to declare a Major Disaster following last month's tornado in Gaylord. Thu, 09 Jun 2022 14:15:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-15/bergman-stabenow-and-peters-urge-biden-to-release-more-aid-to-otsego-county Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2021-03-01/after-one-of-the-most-tumultuous-periods-in-us-politics-congressman-jack-bergman-isnt-looking-back A Grand Traverse County Board meeting got tense after Congressman Jack Bergman joined.The Republican represents northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula… Mon, 01 Mar 2021 23:18:52 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2021-03-01/after-one-of-the-most-tumultuous-periods-in-us-politics-congressman-jack-bergman-isnt-looking-back Max Johnston