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2026 Race · Michigan

U.S. House (District 8)

4 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 8) in Michigan is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 4 candidates are on record: Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic), Amir Hassan (Republican), Al Lemmo (Republican), and Thomas J. Smith (Republican). The seat is currently held by Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic), who has served since January 2025, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Amir Hassan

Republican

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Al Lemmo

Republican

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Thomas J. Smith

Republican

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Incumbent's record this term

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Kristen McDonald Rivet

Democratic · Since January 2025

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Agriculture
  • Transportation and Infrastructure

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.7069

    Affordable Food and Energy Act of 2026

  • HR.8698

    Lower Prices at the Pump Act

2026 Michigan U.S. House (District 8) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 8) in Michigan in 2026?

Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic), Amir Hassan (Republican), Al Lemmo (Republican), and Thomas J. Smith (Republican). Kristen McDonald Rivet is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Michigan U.S. House (District 8) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Michigan and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Kristen McDonald Rivet, a Democratic, currently represents Michigan, serving since January 2025.

What committees does Kristen McDonald Rivet serve on?

Kristen McDonald Rivet serves on House Committee on Agriculture and House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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