Michigan's 8th Congressional District, 2026

Incumbent running

Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) vs. Tom Smith (R): Michigan's 8th District election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, part of the 2026 midterm elections.

Kristen McDonald Rivet, Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Michigan
Kristen McDonald Rivet
Democratic
Incumbent · U.S. Representative, MI-8, since 2025Voting record →
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Tom Smith
Republican
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Seat held by
(D) Kristen McDonald Rivet, since 2025
Election day
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Term
Jan 3, 2027 – Jan 3, 2029

Who is running for Michigan's 8th Congressional District?

Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) vs. Tom Smith (R)

Who holds this seat now?

(D) Kristen McDonald Rivet, since 2025

When is the election?

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026

This race is for Michigan's 8th Congressional District (MI-8, District 8). Find your district on the district map.

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