'''Tim Walberg''' is the former Republican congressman from Michigan's 7th congressional district. He was narrowly defeated (49-46%) as part of the Democratic sweep in 2008, but is running to regain his seat in 2010.
As of January 2010, polling showed Walberg with a substantial lead to regain his seat from Democrat Mark Schauer: "Republican Challenger Tim Walberg leads him 46% to 37% in the head to head ballot, and when “leaners” are included, Tim Walberg leads 50% to 40%."<ref>http://www.walbergforcongress.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=25804&mname=Article&rpid=5130</ref>