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State House — District 8 — Michigan 2026
Michigan 2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Grades reflect each candidate's public record on life, family, religious liberty, the Second Amendment, limited government and fiscal responsibility.
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Candidates
BBruce P. LangranRepublican
Republican candidate for Michigan State House District 8 in the 2026 primary
LifeBFamilyBReligious libertyB2nd AmendmentBLimited gov’tBFiscalB
FChris Gilmer-HillDemocratic
Democratic socialist, lifelong Detroiter, and policy manager for the Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition. Defeated incumbent Rep. Helena Scott in the Democratic primary. Endorsed by Metro Detroit DSA.
LifeFFamilyFReligious libertyD2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tFFiscalF
Communities in this district
City of Ferndale (Oakland Co.) · City of Pleasant Ridge (Oakland Co.) · City of Detroit (Wayne Co.)
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