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Kristen McDonald Rivet
Democratic candidate for U.S. House — District 8 · Michigan General Election, November 3, 2026.
FKristen McDonald RivetDemocratic
Incumbent U.S. Representative. Former Michigan State Senator. Won the seat in 2024 with 51.3% in a competitive swing district. Previously voted for Whitmer's agenda in the state senate including gun control and abortion rights expansion.
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- BThomas J. Smith(R)
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