Primary
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 reflects all polls from the last 30 days; table shows 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 this race a Toss-up, the most competitive category.
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 every scientific public poll of the race from the last 30 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Independent Expenditures Updated 32 min ago
Top Spenders
- WELCOMEPAC Dem-aligned $27,821
- GIVEGREEN UNITED ACTION Dem-aligned $313
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