Primary
Democratic Primary
Held August 4, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristen McDonald Rivet ✓ | — | — |
Republican Primary
Held August 4, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas J. Smith ✓ | 31,149 | 50.4% | |
| Amir Hassan | 20,506 | 33.2% | |
| Al Lemmo | 10,115 | 16.4% |
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Race Overview
Candidates
Kristen McDonald Rivet Nominee Incumbent
DemocratThomas J. Smith Nominee
RepublicanAverage is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls. Fewer than three uses the polls that exist. The rating uses that average when the newest poll ended in the last 30 days. The table lists the polls in that average, plus the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more. How accurate is each pollster? →
No polls in the last 90 days.
Questions About This Race
Is the 2026 MI-08 House race competitive?
Yes — the expert consensus rates it Lean D, the current rating band, and the race is competitive.
When is the 2026 MI-08 House race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls, or fewer when fewer exist. One poll sets the rating when it ended in the last 30 days. We do not exclude pollsters. The table lists recent polls, including ones older than those three. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Independent Expenditures Updated just now
Top Spenders
- AMERICA PAC GOP-aligned $228,030
- NO GOING BACK PAC INC. GOP-aligned $184,267
- ROLLING SEA ACTION FUND Dem-aligned $150,000
- CHARTER SCHOOLS ACTION PAC Dem-aligned $53,903
- AB PAC Dem-aligned $43,538
- WELCOMEPAC Dem-aligned $35,145
- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Dem-aligned $31,882
- FOR MICHIGAN ACTION FUND Dem-aligned $22,652
- MAGA INC. GOP-aligned $19,773
- CLF GOP-aligned $13,000
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