Farid Ishac is running as the Libertarian nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in Michigan’s 11th Congressional District. The general election is Nov. 3, 2026.

Asked why he is running, Ishac wrote in The Royal Oak Record’s candidate questionnaire: “Because the people need a third party candidate. They do not need to vote R or D and get the same old politicians that do not serve the people.”

Other candidates are Democrat Jeremy Moss, Republican Ethan Baker, Green Party candidate Ryan Teasdale and Anil Kumar, who is listed with no party affiliation, according to the Michigan Department of State’s official candidate listing.

Candidate information

Birthplace: Livonia, Michigan, according to Ballotpedia.

Education: Ishac reported a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan, an MBA from Wayne State University and several engineering certificates. He attended Detroit Catholic Central High School.

Family: “I am the middle child of 3. I was raised in a middle class Christian family living in Michigan for most of my life.”

Occupation and work history: “I worked in the automotive industry for 37 years. I am a property manager and treat people with dignity and understanding. I have been a business owner and started businesses in the computer field.”

Experience and public service

Ishac reported that he has never held office. He previously ran for the Wayne State University Board of Governors in 2024, according to Ballotpedia.

“I have no corporate sponsors and will only represent the people in my district,” he wrote in the questionnaire.

On his qualifications for Congress, Ishac wrote: “I have been responsible for the execution of many engineering programs in the automotive industry. I have been a businessman, starting and running multiple businesses. I am a property manager, landlord and property owner.”

On the issues

Affordability and cost of living: Ishac calls for reducing spending and regulation.

“Stop funding fraudulent and wasteful endeavors. I will never vote for increases in taxation, violation of the rights given under the constitution, unbalanced budgets, printing of money or funding of useless projects,” he wrote.

He also supports reducing regulation, which he described as a barrier to small-business success.

Federal spending, taxes and debt: “Stop spending more than they take in. Stop taxation for silly projects … Start reducing federal debt not growing it,” Ishac wrote.

His proposals include eliminating the Department of Education and IRS, sharply reducing the Environmental Protection Agency, combining certain federal agencies, reducing military spending and decreasing money sent overseas.

Immigration: “I support immigration but only when done legally,” Ishac wrote.

“I do not support immigration that requires handouts from taxpayers. You are welcome if you can support yourself or have family here that will support you.”

Health care: Ishac calls for changes to pharmaceutical and insurance company practices and a reduced government role in health care.

“Government should get out of the business of health care,” he wrote. He also supports a safety net: “There should be a safety net for those who really need it.”

Top priority: Asked to identify the single most important issue for Congress, Ishac wrote: “Reduction of fraud and waste. Severe penalties for those who have violated the system and abused the public’s trust.”

Candidate responses were collected through The Royal Oak Record’s candidate questionnaire. Direct quotations are the candidate’s own words.