2026 Michigan 8th District Election

Who is on the ballot in Michigan 8th District on Nov 3, 2026, how much each campaign has raised, and how the incumbent has voted in Congress.

U.S. House: Michigan 8th District

Incumbent Kristen McDonald Rivet is running for re-election. 5 candidates are on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.

• Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic), incumbent: raised $5.6M, $4.3M cash on hand; VoteSee report card D; 98% attendance; votes with party 90% of the time
• Thomas Smith (Republican): raised $243K, $220K cash on hand
• Jim Casha (Green)
• Kathy Goodwin (Working Class)
• Mia C. Pettus (Libertarian)

Michigan U.S. Senate

This is an open seat: Gary Peters is retiring. 6 candidates are on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.

• Abdul El-Sayed (Democratic): raised $14.5M, $2.6M cash on hand
• Mike Rogers (Republican): raised $10.9M, $4.5M cash on hand
• Lydia Christensen (Libertarian)
• Walter P. Kristy (Natural Law)
• Tim Long (U.S. Taxpayers)
• Douglas P. Marsh (Green)

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