U.S. House, District 8 · Michigan

Incumbent: Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democrat) · Certified for the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

Where they stand: McDonald Rivet vs. Smith

McDonald Rivet
SmithNo public position found
McDonald RivetNo public position foundSmith
Healthcare
McDonald Rivet
We actually need to very quickly figure out how to bring down costs, make sure everybody has health insurance, we have to end this war so that our gas prices drop and our diesel prices drop.
Original: Michigan Public (accessed Oct 2026)
At a Flint healthcare event, Oct. 19, 2026.
SmithNo public position found
Economy
McDonald RivetNo public position foundSmith
Safe communities, low cost, great jobs. It's the great American Dream. And at the doors, I'm knocking. Everybody wants a piece of the Great American Dream.
Original: Michigan Public (accessed Oct 2026)
At a Birch Run campaign rally, Oct. 19, 2026.

Other candidates on the ballot

C. Mia Pettus (Libertarian)

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Jim Casha (Green)

Kathy Goodwin (Working Class)

Kristen McDonald Rivet: key votes as U.S. Representative

No congressional voting record for: Thomas J. Smith, C. Mia Pettus, Jim Casha, Kathy Goodwin. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.

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