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Michigan · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 8

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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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Kristen McDonald Rivet Democratic · Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for Michigan's 8th Congressional District, serving since January 2025 and seeking reelection in 2026. Full profile → C. Mia Pettus Libertarian Libertarian candidate for Michigan's 8th Congressional District in the 2026 general election Full profile → Jim Casha Green Green Party candidate Jim Casha runs for Michigan's 8th Congressional District seat in 2026 Full profile → Kathy Goodwin Working Class Party Kathy Goodwin is a Working Class Party candidate for U.S. House in Michigan's 8th District, running in 2026. Full profile → Thomas J. Smith Republican Republican nominee for Michigan's 8th Congressional District; won 2026 primary after suspending his campaign Full profile →

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IssueKristen McDonald Rivet
Democratic
C. Mia Pettus
Libertarian
Jim Casha
Green
Kathy Goodwin
Working Class Party
Economy & jobsSupports abolishing tariffs, creating jobs, and raising disposable income Supports living wages, lower costs, and fewer federal regulations Supports monthly stipend for low-income workers and Green New Deal investment Supports automatic wage/pension increases tied to prices; more workers
HousingSupports reforming housing systems to make homeownership accessible Mentions housing costs as a priority but no specific policy Supports infrastructure investment including housing modernization Supports affordable housing as part of a just society
Health careSupports public option, Medicare drug negotiation, and ending healthcare monopolies Supports federal drug price negotiation and universal access to care Supports universal healthcare and prenatal care access Supports healthcare for all as a fundamental human right
ImmigrationSupports border security with constitutional protections and legal immigration reform Emphasizes constitutional protections for legal immigrants Supports border security combined with fair immigration policy Supports constitutional rights—due process and free speech—for immigrants
Abortion & reproductive rightsno sourced position no sourced position no sourced position Supports bodily autonomy in healthcare decisions
Educationno sourced position Mentions education and workforce retraining with no specific proposals no sourced position Supports more school staffing and educational opportunities
Climate & energyOpposes EV mandates; backed Michigan 100% clean-energy law Supports lowering energy costs and energy independence no sourced position Supports clean energy transition funded by fossil-fuel industry profits
Crime & public safetyno sourced position Supports improved public safety and mental-health responses no sourced position Views gun violence as rooted in social inequality, not just gun policy
Taxes & budgetSupports tax cuts for working/middle class; opposes reckless tariffs Supports responsible stewardship of taxpayer money no sourced position Opposes corporate subsidies funded by public tax money
GunsSupports gun safety: safe storage, background checks, red-flag laws no sourced position no sourced position Supports restricting semiautomatic weapons and magazine limits
Democracy & electionsSupports restoring Voting Rights Act and ending gerrymandering Supports constitutional government, transparency, and accountability no sourced position Supports expanded voting access; affirms 2020 election legitimacy
Foreign policy & defenseBacks ceasefire, two-state solution; voted to limit Iran war powers Supports border security and a strong military no sourced position no sourced position

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