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U.S. House — District 6 — Michigan 2026
Ann Arbor & Washtenaw 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
BHeather SmileyRepublican
Former Ford Motor Company employee (1990-2022) working in Data Insights and Analytics, Customer Service, and Product Development. B.A. from Central Michigan University (1985), M.A. in Administration from CMU (2001). Previously ran against Dingell in 2024 general election and lost. Note: may not be an official 2026 candidate -- more recent Ballotpedia listings do not include her in the 2026 Republican primary.
FDebbie DingellDemocratic
Incumbent U.S. Representative since 2015, succeeding her late husband John Dingell. Represents Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County. One of the most liberal members of Congress. Leading advocate for gun control, expanded healthcare, and climate policy.
Communities in this district
City of Milan (Monroe Co.) · City of Northville (Oakland Co.) · City of Novi (Oakland Co.) · Novi Township (Oakland Co.) · City of Ann Arbor (Washtenaw Co.) · Ann Arbor Township (Washtenaw Co.) · Augusta Township (Washtenaw Co.) · Bridgewater Township (Washtenaw Co.) · City of Chelsea (Washtenaw Co.) · City of Dexter (Washtenaw Co.) · Dexter Township (Washtenaw Co.) · Freedom Township (Washtenaw Co.) · Lima Township (Washtenaw Co.) · Lodi Township (Washtenaw Co.) · Lyndon Township (Washtenaw Co.) · City of Manchester (Washtenaw Co.) · Manchester Township (Washtenaw Co.) · City of Milan (Washtenaw Co.) · Northfield Township (Washtenaw Co.) · Pittsfield Charter Township (Washtenaw Co.) · Salem Township (Washtenaw Co.) · City of Saline (Washtenaw Co.) · Saline Township (Washtenaw Co.) · Scio Township (Washtenaw Co.) · Sharon Township (Washtenaw Co.) · Superior Township (Washtenaw Co.) · Sylvan Township (Washtenaw Co.) · Webster Township (Washtenaw Co.) · York Township (Washtenaw Co.) · City of Ypsilanti (Washtenaw Co.) · Ypsilanti Township (Washtenaw Co.) · City of Belleville (Wayne Co.) · Brownstown Township (Wayne Co.) · Canton Township (Wayne Co.) · City of Flat Rock (Wayne Co.) · City of Gibraltar (Wayne Co.) · Grosse Ile Township (Wayne Co.) · Huron Township (Wayne Co.) · City of Northville (Wayne Co.) · Northville Township (Wayne Co.) · City of Plymouth (Wayne Co.) · Plymouth Township (Wayne Co.) · City of Riverview (Wayne Co.) · City of Rockwood (Wayne Co.) · Sumpter Township (Wayne Co.) · City of Trenton (Wayne Co.) · Van Buren Township (Wayne Co.) · City of Woodhaven (Wayne Co.)
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