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2026 election · November 3, 2026

Michigan's 8th congressional district, 2026

Results: not shown yet. Official results are certified by each state and compiled by the Clerk of the House after the election; this page will not name a winner until a reliable source is in place.

Current member

Democrat · MI-08

Kristen McDonald Rivet

On the November 3 ballot for re-election.

42

America First score · 95% range 33 to 51 · ranks 227–285 of 433 in the House

Total receipts, 2026 cycle$6,922,879
Cash on hand$2,674,869through 10/14/2026
From individuals$4,404,110

On the November 3 ballot · 5

CandidatePartyTotal receipts, 2026 cycleScore
Thomas J. SmithRepublican$561,097No score
Kristen McDonald Rivet (incumbent)Democrat$6,922,87942 profile
Jim CashaGreen$0No score
Kathy GoodwinWorking Class$0No score
C. Mia PettusLibertarian$0No score

Ballot from the Clerk of the House, nominees for the November 3, 2026 election (published October 8, 2026), compiled from official state sources. Only members of Congress have an America First score, because it comes only from roll call votes cast in Congress; other candidates have none. Money raised is total 2026-cycle receipts filed with the FEC, matched by name; – means no matching FEC filing among the top fundraisers for this seat.

Others who registered with the FEC for this seat but are not on the November ballot · 2

Party is shown as filed and never affects any score. All of Michigan · All 2026 races · Members leaving their seat