"'AAPAC unanimously endorsed Don Ufford in Michigan’s 11th Congressional District and urged voters throughout the district to support his candidacy in the Democratic primary.

The district covers much of central Oakland County, including Auburn Hills, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Pontiac, Birmingham, Royal Oak, Troy and several neighboring communities.

AAPAC cited Ufford’s longstanding commitment to peace, justice and public service, as well as his distinguished career in engineering and manufacturing.

A former Ford Motor Company executive, Ufford rose through the company’s engineering ranks to become director of global vehicle engineering, helping lead development of several flagship Ford vehicles, including the Ford Escape, Mustang and F-150.

After leaving the private sector, Ufford entered public service in 2020, serving at the U.S. Department of Commerce and later in the White House Made in America Office, where he helped secure more than $50 million for Michigan workforce development programs, including investments in advanced manufacturing training and battery workforce initiatives.

For more than four decades, Ufford has also served as a Boy Scout leader, mentored students through FIRST Robotics, and supported entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout Michigan.

His campaign focuses on strengthening the economy, lowering costs for working families, protecting healthcare and defending fundamental freedoms. He has pledged to reject contributions from corporate political action committees, including organizations aligned with AIPAC.

On foreign policy, Ufford advocates diplomacy over military escalation. He opposed U.S. military action against Iran during the Trump administration, supports ending endless overseas wars and backs a two-state solution that guarantees security, dignity and self-determination for both Palestinians and Israelis.

Siblani said Ufford’s independence and commitment to peace make him the strongest candidate in the race.

'Michigan’s 11th District needs a representative who will fight for healthcare, economic justice and diplomacy instead of war,' Siblani said. 'Don Ufford clearly represents those values.'

'Don Ufford is the leader we need in Washington at this critical moment in our nation’s history,” he added. “He had the courage to oppose Trump’s disastrous war against Iran and has demonstrated that he cannot be bought by special interests, unlike many politicians who remain indebted to corporate donors and outside lobbying organizations.'

Ufford welcomed AAPAC’s endorsement.

'I am honored to receive AAPAC’s endorsement,” he said. “This campaign is about bringing communities together to fight for fairness, economic opportunity and justice for all Michiganders. I am committed to getting big money out of politics and rejecting the influence of corporate PACs and billionaires so elected officials answer to the people—not special interests.'"