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Michigan · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 6

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Official source: Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections (Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson) ↗(opens in a new tab) · check the state's own candidate list for the final word

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Debbie Dingell Democratic · Incumbent Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for Michigan's 6th Congressional District, running for re-election in 2026. Full profile → Clyde Shabazz Green Green Party candidate Clyde K. Shabazz is running for U.S. House in Michigan's 6th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Heather Smiley Republican Republican Heather Smiley, retired Ford executive from Riverview, MI, challenges incumbent Debbie Dingell for Michigan's 6th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Linda Rayburn Working Class Working Class Party challenger to Rep. Debbie Dingell in Michigan's 6th Congressional District, November 2026 Full profile → Mike Mickevicius U.S. Taxpayers Michael Mickevicius is the U.S. Taxpayers Party candidate for Michigan's 6th Congressional District in the 2026 general election. Full profile → Timothy A. Teagan Libertarian Libertarian Party of Michigan Chair running for U.S. House in Michigan's 6th District against incumbent Debbie Dingell Full profile →

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IssueDebbie Dingell
Democratic
Clyde Shabazz
Green
Heather Smiley
Republican
Linda Rayburn
Working Class
Economy & jobsSupports domestic manufacturing, supply chains, and good-paying jobs Supports $1,000/month UBI for earners under $60,000 and reparations Supports tax cuts, free markets, reduced spending, and Social Security protection Supports prioritizing workers' needs over profits; end poverty
HousingConcerned about rising housing costs and insufficient supply no sourced position no sourced position no sourced position
Health careno sourced position no sourced position Supports keeping both public and private healthcare options with market reforms Supports universal health care
ImmigrationSupports removing violent criminals but opposes rights-violating enforcement no sourced position Supports stronger border security and vetting; opposes illegal immigration no sourced position
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports abortion access and reproductive rights no sourced position Opposes federal abortion funding; defers abortion law to states no sourced position
EducationSupports expanding access to education no sourced position Supports school choice and generally favors eliminating Dept. of Education Supports increased public school funding and resources
Climate & energySupports strong federal action on climate change Warns of environmental degradation and global warming beyond human control Strongly disagrees that human-caused climate change requires urgent action no sourced position
Crime & public safetySupports law enforcement and services for survivors of violence Favors transparency, prevention, and alternatives to incarceration Opposes defunding police; supports law enforcement Criticizes mass incarceration and racial injustice in criminal justice
Taxes & budgetOpposes tax cuts for wealthy; protects Social Security and Medicaid Supports $1,000/month UBI and $1,500/month reparations payments Supports tax cuts, reduced spending, and budget reform no sourced position
GunsSupports universal background checks and gun safety legislation no sourced position Opposes new gun restrictions; supports Second Amendment rights no sourced position
Democracy & electionsOpposes voter suppression; supports broad access to voting Concerned about erosion of Black voting rights and gerrymandering Supports voter ID, opposes abolishing Electoral College no sourced position
Foreign policy & defenseSupports Ukraine and calls for addressing Gaza humanitarian crisis no sourced position Prioritizes U.S. sovereignty, military strength, and allied trade Opposes war spending; favors redirecting to public needs

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