Michigan general election: November 3, 2026

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

Here are the candidates for U.S. House, Michigan District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in U.S. House District 8.

Positions come only from each candidate's own votes, official actions, statements and questionnaire answers, never from party labels. Every item links to its source.

C. Mia Pettus

Libertarian

C. Mia Pettus (Libertarian) is one of 5 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for U.S. House, Michigan District 8¹. A full profile is coming.

Thomas J. Smith

Republican

Thomas J. Smith (Republican) is one of 5 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for U.S. House, Michigan District 8¹. A full profile is coming.

Kristen McDonald Rivet

Democrat

Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic) is one of 5 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for U.S. House, Michigan District 8¹. A full profile is coming.

Kathy Goodwin

Kathy Goodwin (Working Class) is one of 5 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for U.S. House, Michigan District 8¹. A full profile is coming.

Jim Casha

Green

Jim Casha (Green) is one of 5 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for U.S. House, Michigan District 8¹. A full profile is coming.

Last reviewed 2026-10-10. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.