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Michigan's 8th Congressional District
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democrat) was re-elected in Michigan's 8th Congressional District in 2026, defeating Thomas Smith 55.5% to 41.9%.
| Representative-elect | Kristen McDonald Rivet (D), re-elected |
|---|---|
| Current representative | Kristen McDonald Rivet (D), through January 3, 2027 |
| District lines | Unchanged for 2026 |
| Partisan lean (PVI) | R+1 |
| PoliGov final forecast | Likely D · Kristen McDonald Rivet 99%, Thomas Smith 1% |
2026 results
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | 55.5% | 195,849 |
| Thomas Smith (R) | 41.9% | 147,851 |
| Kathy Goodwin (W) | 1.5% | 5,169 |
93% of the expected vote counted. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.
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Results and race calls: civicAPI, updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.