DemocraticIncumbentExecutive
Kristen McDonald Rivet is an executive and the incumbent. Kristen McDonald Rivet supports public education.
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U.S. House Michigan District 8
General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: August 4, 2026
General election
LibertarianFirst-time candidate
C. Mia Pettus is a Libertarian candidate for U.S. House Michigan District 8 in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewHomemaker
Cherie Lott ran for U.S. House Michigan District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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DWithdrew
Dan Kildee ran for U.S. House Michigan District 8 in 2026.
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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewExecutive Director
Daniel Moilanen ran for U.S. House Michigan District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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GreenFirst-time candidate
Jim Casha is a Green Party candidate running for the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 8th Congressional District in his first bid for office.
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No party listedFirst-time candidate
Kathy Goodwin is a class party) is running for election to the u running for office for the first time for U.S. House Michigan District 8.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Martin Blank ran for U.S. House Michigan District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Mike Detmer ran for U.S. House Michigan District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RWithdrewNurse
Nikki Snyder ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026.
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DWithdrew
Sheldon Neeley ran for U.S. House Michigan District 8 in 2026.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateEngineer
Thomas J. Smith, an engineer, is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Michigan District 8 in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.
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Primary
DemocraticIncumbentAdvancedExecutive
Kristen McDonald Rivet is an executive and the incumbent. Kristen McDonald Rivet supports public education.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateMechanical engineer
Al Lemmo is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Michigan District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateLaw enforcement
Amir Hassan is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Michigan District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedEngineer
Thomas J. Smith, an engineer, is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Michigan District 8 in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.
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Convention
LibertarianFirst-time candidateAdvanced
C. Mia Pettus is a Libertarian candidate for U.S. House Michigan District 8 in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.
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GreenFirst-time candidateAdvanced
Jim Casha is a Green Party candidate running for the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 8th Congressional District in his first bid for office.
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No party listedFirst-time candidateAdvanced
Kathy Goodwin is a class party) is running for election to the u running for office for the first time for U.S. House Michigan District 8.
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