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Debbie
Dingell

Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for Michigan's 6th Congressional District, running for re-election in 2026.

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Background

Debbie Dingell is a Democratic U.S. Representative from Michigan, currently serving Michigan's 6th Congressional District. She has held a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2015, representing District 6 since 2023. She was born in Detroit and grew up in Michigan. 123

Before entering Congress, Dingell spent more than three decades in the auto industry, serving as president of the General Motors Foundation and as executive director of GM Global Community Relations and Government Relations, among other senior roles. She also led D2 Strategies. 26 She holds a B.S.F.S. (1975) and an M.S. in Liberal Studies from Georgetown University, though sources differ on the year of the graduate degree. 126

Prior to Congress, Dingell served on the Wayne State University Board of Governors from 2007 to 2014, having been elected to the board in 2006 and serving as its chair. 1019 She is running as the incumbent Democratic candidate in Michigan's 6th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 election. 34

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 6, Michigan
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Michigan's 6th Congressional District
Website
debbiedingellforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Nov 3
    filing
    General election: Dingell faces Republican Heather Smiley in Michigan's 6th District

    The November 3 general election pits incumbent Democrat Dingell against Republican nominee Heather Smiley in Michigan's 6th Congressional District.

    Michigan 2026 General Election Guide: Candidates & Ballot · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 11
    poll
    FutureBallot forecast gives Dingell 37.4-point lead and >99% win probability

    FutureBallot's Oct. 11 district model forecast Dingell ahead of Republican Heather Smiley by 37.4 points with a greater-than-99% chance of winning, though the model was based on no district-specific polls.

    MI-6 2026 House forecast - FutureBallot · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 9
    news
    Dingell releases University of Michigan response on Los Alamos research computing center

    Dingell released the University of Michigan's response regarding the proposed Los Alamos research computing center, continuing her focus on the controversial Ypsilanti Township site.

    Debbie Dingell Releases U-M Response on Los Alamos ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 9
    endorsement
    Michigan Daily editorial board endorses Dingell for the 6th District

    The Michigan Daily student newspaper endorsed Dingell, noting it had invited both candidates to interview but only Dingell participated.

    From The Daily: For House of Representatives, vote Dingell · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 8
    news
    Dingell and colleagues raise safety concerns at Pontiac USPS facility

    Dingell joined colleagues in raising safety concerns about conditions at the Pontiac USPS facility.

    Press Release: Debbie Dingell, Colleagues Raise Safety Concerns at Pontiac USPS Facility · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Oct 7
    filing
    Dingell and Hayes introduce Title IX bill on school handling of sexual assault reports

    Dingell and Rep. Jahana Hayes introduced a Title IX bill addressing how schools handle sexual assault reports.

    Debbie Dingell and Jahana Hayes Introduce Title IX Bill ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Oct 6
    endorsement
    Detroit Free Press editorial board endorses Dingell in Michigan's 6th District

    The Detroit Free Press listed Dingell as its endorsement for Michigan's 6th Congressional District as part of its 2026 midterm endorsement package.

    Governor, SOS, AG, U.S. Senate, House, state Legislature, proposals · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Oct 5
    filing
    Dingell and Whitehouse introduce Domestic Violence SAFE Notice Act

    Dingell and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse introduced the Domestic Violence SAFE Notice Act, which would establish notifications for survivors when an abuser attempts to illegally purchase a firearm. The bill was endorsed by numerous advocacy and professional organizations.

    news · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Oct 2
    filing
    Dingell and Kaine introduce campus sexual-assault prevention and survivor support bills

    Dingell and Sen. Tim Kaine introduced the SUCCESS Act and SOS Campus Act, addressing campus sexual-assault prevention and support for student survivors. The bills were endorsed by the American Psychological Association and RAINN.

    Dingell, Kaine Introduce Legislation to Combat Campus ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Oct 2
    news
    Dingell and Bacon introduce resolution recognizing World Day

    Dingell and Rep. Bacon introduced a resolution recognizing a World Day observance, per a press release from Dingell's office.

    Dingell, Bacon Introduce Resolution Recognizing World ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  11. Oct 1
    news
    Dingell seeks public input on proposed federal data-center 'Bill of Rights'

    Dingell announced she was drafting a federal data-center 'Bill of Rights' framework and solicited public comment through October 30, intending to give communities a meaningful role in decisions about large-scale data-center projects.

    NEW: Dingell Seeks Input on Federal Data Center “Bill of Rights” · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  12. Sep 29
    filing
    Dingell and colleagues introduce bill to boost Great Lakes conservation

    Dingell joined colleagues in introducing legislation aimed at boosting conservation efforts for the Great Lakes.

    Press Release: Debbie Dingell, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Boost Great Lakes Conservation | Stock News · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  13. Sep 25
    endorsement
    Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund endorses Dingell

    Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its endorsement of Dingell as part of a new round of federal candidate endorsements across eight states.

    Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of ... · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  14. Sep 23
    endorsement
    Detroit News editorial board endorses Dingell for re-election

    The Detroit News editorial board endorsed Dingell for another term in Michigan's 6th Congressional District.

    Detroit News endorsement in Michigan's 6th Congressional District · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  15. Sep 16
    news
    Dingell requests environmental review of Ypsilanti Township data-center site

    Dingell asked Michigan's EGLE and the EPA to formally review the proposed site's environmental status, citing concerns about its history, remaining contamination, and public health protections.

    Dingell Requests Review of Environmental Status ... · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  16. Sep 14
    endorsement
    AFGE endorses Dingell among 11 Michigan House candidates

    The American Federation of Government Employees, the largest federal employee union, announced its endorsement of Dingell as part of a slate of 11 Michigan House candidates.

    Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 11 Michigan Candidates for U.S. House · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  17. Aug 4
    filing
    Dingell and Smiley advance as nominees after August primary

    Dingell and Smiley advanced as their parties' nominees in the August 4 primary. A FutureBallot forecast reports Dingell received 150,919 votes and Smiley 47,757; both were reportedly unopposed.

    MI-6 2026 House forecast - FutureBallot · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • AFSCME Council 25 union
    Listed as a Dingell endorser on iVoterGuide candidate profile; no individual endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Michigan Education Association union
    Listed as a Dingell endorser on iVoterGuide candidate profile; no individual endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • United Auto Workers (UAW) union
    Listed as a Dingell endorser on iVoterGuide candidate profile; no individual endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Operating Engineers 324 union
    Listed as a Dingell endorser on iVoterGuide candidate profile; no individual endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • AFT Michigan union
    Listed as a Dingell endorser on iVoterGuide candidate profile; no individual endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union union
    Listed as a Dingell endorser on iVoterGuide candidate profile; no individual endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence organization
    Listed as a Dingell endorser on iVoterGuide candidate profile; no individual endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Sierra Club Independent Action organization
    Listed as a Dingell endorser on iVoterGuide candidate profile; no individual endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Progressive Democrats of America organization
    Listed as a Dingell endorser on iVoterGuide candidate profile; no individual endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Humane Society Legislative Fund organization
    Listed as a Dingell endorser on iVoterGuide candidate profile; no individual endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Feminist Majority organization
    Listed as a Dingell endorser on iVoterGuide candidate profile; no individual endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • National Wildlife Federation Action Fund organization
    Listed as a Dingell endorser on iVoterGuide candidate profile; no individual endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Sierra Club Michigan organization
    Listed as a Dingell endorser on iVoterGuide candidate profile; no individual endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • UAW Region 1 union
    Listed as a Dingell endorser on iVoterGuide candidate profile; no individual endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • The Michigan Daily Editorial Board newspaper
    Endorsed Dingell for the 2026 midterm election. michigandaily.com · Oct 8, 2026
  • Detroit Free Press Editorial Board newspaper
    Listed Dingell as its endorsed candidate for the 6th District in its endorsement roundup. yahoo.com · Oct 8, 2026
  • Detroit News Editorial Board newspaper
    Endorsed Dingell, writing she 'should be elected to Congress for another term.' detroitnews.com · Sep 23, 2026
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
    Endorsed Dingell among 11 Michigan U.S. House candidates as the largest federal employee union. afge.org · Sep 14, 2026
  • League of Conservation Voters Action Fund organization
    Lists Dingell as endorsed for the 2026 general election; page updated August 28, 2026 but no specific endorsement date given. lcv.org · Aug 28, 2026
  • Animal Wellness Action organization
    Endorsed Dingell's reelection in a letter dated July 14, 2026. animalwellnessaction.org · Jul 14, 2026
  • Washtenaw Area United (WAU) organization
    Listed Dingell as its endorsed candidate for the 6th District in its 2026 endorsements. waunion.org · Jul 9, 2026
  • Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) organization
    Endorsed Dingell for reelection; some candidates including Dingell received endorsements without additional interviews. Exact date within June 2026 not specified. aapac.org · Jun 1, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$1.19M
Spent
$1.12M
Cash on hand
$415K

As of Jul 15, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4MI12079(opens in a new tab)

Sources 31

  1. [1] MI-6 2026 House forecast - FutureBallot(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] AAPAC announces endorsements ahead of Michigan's ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  3. [3] Debbie Dingell Releases U-M Response on Los Alamos ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  4. [4] From The Daily: For House of Representatives, vote Dingell(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  5. [5] Michigan 2026 General Election Guide: Candidates & Ballot(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  6. [6] Freep endorsements in Nov. 3 midterm for U.S. Senate, House, state ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  7. [7] Press Release: Debbie Dingell, Colleagues Raise Safety Concerns at Pontiac USPS Facility(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  8. [8] Debbie Dingell and Jahana Hayes Introduce Title IX Bill ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  9. [9] Governor, SOS, AG, U.S. Senate, House, state Legislature, proposals(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  10. [10] news(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  11. [11] Dingell, Bacon Introduce Resolution Recognizing World ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  12. [12] Dingell, Kaine Introduce Legislation to Combat Campus ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  13. [13] NEW: Dingell Seeks Input on Federal Data Center “Bill of Rights”(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  14. [14] Press Release: Debbie Dingell, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Boost Great Lakes Conservation | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  15. [15] Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  16. [16] Detroit News endorsement in Michigan's 6th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
  17. [17] Dingell Requests Review of Environmental Status ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  18. [18] Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 11 Michigan Candidates for U.S. House(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  19. [19] Voter Guide Profile for MI U.S. Rep., Dist. 6 candidate - Debbie Dingell(opens in a new tab) Sep 2, 2026
  20. [20] 2025-2026 Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Aug 28, 2026
  21. [21] July 14, 2026 The Honorable Debbie Dingell ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 17, 2026
  22. [22] 2026 WAU Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Jul 9, 2026
  23. [23] Dingell Delivers State of the District in Ann Arbor(opens in a new tab) Mar 13, 2026
  24. [24] Dingell Statement on Republican Bill to Disenfranchise ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 11, 2026
  25. [25] Dingell Statement on Homeland Security Funding Bill(opens in a new tab) Jan 22, 2026
  26. [26] Dingell Update | Congresswoman Debbie Dingell(opens in a new tab) Aug 19, 2025
  27. [27] Dingell Update 6.26 | Congresswoman Debbie Dingell(opens in a new tab) Jun 26, 2025
  28. [28] Dingell Statement on Trump FY26 Budget Request(opens in a new tab) May 2, 2025
  29. [29] Dingell Update 4.17.2025 | Congresswoman Debbie Dingell(opens in a new tab) Apr 17, 2025
  30. [30] Dingell Sworn in to 119th Congress(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2025
  31. [31] Dingell Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Overturning Roe v. Wade(opens in a new tab) Jun 24, 2022
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