Matt Maasdam
Matt Maasdam is a former Navy SEAL, White House military aide, and entrepreneur running as a Democrat in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District. His campaign emphasizes military service, business experience, and practical problem-solving focused on affordability.
Positions on Key Issues
| Issue | Stance | Confidence | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | Matt Maasdam supports protecting Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, including extending ACA tax credits, lowering prescription drug costs, capping out-of-pocket costs, and allowing people to buy into Medicare. His campaign has also criticized efforts that would make healthcare coverage more expensive. | ● high | |
| Economy | Matt Maasdam says his economic focus is lowering everyday costs for working families. His campaign highlights support for reducing healthcare costs, cutting red tape to build more housing, rolling back tariffs that raise prices, and expanding childcare. | ● high | |
| Climate/Energy | No public position found in the campaign materials reviewed. | ○ low | |
| Immigration | No public position found in the campaign materials reviewed. | ○ low | |
| Firearms & Second Amendment | No public position found in the campaign materials reviewed. | ○ low | |
| Foreign Policy | Matt Maasdam’s background is in military service and national security, including service as a Navy SEAL and White House military aide. However, his campaign materials do not publish a detailed foreign policy platform. | ○ low | |
| Civil Rights & Equality | Matt Maasdam says he will fight for civil rights and LGBTQ rights as part of defending democracy and freedom. | ● high | |
| Education | Matt Maasdam says he supports fully funding public schools so every child, regardless of ZIP code, has a chance to succeed. | ● high | |
| Tech & AI | Matt Maasdam says Michigan should lead in emerging industries such as AI and digital assets. His campaign supports clear, commonsense rules for digital assets that protect consumers while encouraging responsible innovation, and it says families should be protected from harmful content and privacy risks tied to AI. | ● high | |
| Election Policy | Matt Maasdam supports anti-corruption and election-reform measures, including banning stock trading by members of Congress and senior government officials, rejecting corporate PAC money, and reducing the influence of dark money in elections. | ● high | |
| Abortion & Reproductive Health | Matt Maasdam says he will fight for women’s rights, including the right to choose. | ● high | |
| Local Issues | Matt Maasdam’s campaign emphasizes lowering everyday costs in Michigan, including health care, housing, groceries, and childcare, along with protecting manufacturing and public schools. | ● high |
Healthcare
● highMatt Maasdam supports protecting Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, including extending ACA tax credits, lowering prescription drug costs, capping out-of-pocket costs, and allowing people to buy into Medicare. His campaign has also criticized efforts that would make healthcare coverage more expensive.
Economy
● highMatt Maasdam says his economic focus is lowering everyday costs for working families. His campaign highlights support for reducing healthcare costs, cutting red tape to build more housing, rolling back tariffs that raise prices, and expanding childcare.
Climate/Energy
○ lowNo public position found in the campaign materials reviewed.
Immigration
○ lowNo public position found in the campaign materials reviewed.
Firearms & Second Amendment
○ lowNo public position found in the campaign materials reviewed.
Foreign Policy
○ lowMatt Maasdam’s background is in military service and national security, including service as a Navy SEAL and White House military aide. However, his campaign materials do not publish a detailed foreign policy platform.
Civil Rights & Equality
● highMatt Maasdam says he will fight for civil rights and LGBTQ rights as part of defending democracy and freedom.
Education
● highMatt Maasdam says he supports fully funding public schools so every child, regardless of ZIP code, has a chance to succeed.
Tech & AI
● highMatt Maasdam says Michigan should lead in emerging industries such as AI and digital assets. His campaign supports clear, commonsense rules for digital assets that protect consumers while encouraging responsible innovation, and it says families should be protected from harmful content and privacy risks tied to AI.
Election Policy
● highMatt Maasdam supports anti-corruption and election-reform measures, including banning stock trading by members of Congress and senior government officials, rejecting corporate PAC money, and reducing the influence of dark money in elections.
Abortion & Reproductive Health
● highMatt Maasdam says he will fight for women’s rights, including the right to choose.
Local Issues
● highMatt Maasdam’s campaign emphasizes lowering everyday costs in Michigan, including health care, housing, groceries, and childcare, along with protecting manufacturing and public schools.
Background
Career History
Campaign materials describe him as a business owner and entrepreneur.
Served as President Barack Obama’s military aide, coordinating emergency response planning and carrying the nuclear football.
Worked in Under Armour's e-commerce operations after leaving active duty; campaign and reporting describe him as a former Under Armour executive.
Founded two e-commerce businesses after leaving the military and corporate sector.
Served as a Navy SEAL from 2000 to 2013, including a White House military aide assignment during that period.
Education
Top Donors
Matt Maasdam’s campaign reported more than $1 million raised in 2025, including $400,000 in Q4, according to the campaign website. The public FEC summary page shows receipts and transfers but does not list major named donors or top industries on the candidate overview page.
Voting Record
Matt Maasdam has not held legislative office, so there is no legislative voting record to report. His public record is instead as a Navy SEAL, White House military aide, and business executive.
Data Analysis Information
Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated 4/7/2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.