Michigan District 8
Tue, Nov 3 · Seat held by Kristen McDonald Rivet Democratic since Jan 2025
Kristen McDonald RivetDemocratic · IncumbentAge 56 · 1 year in CongressThomas J. SmithRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) 51.3, Paul Junge (R) 44.6, Kathy Goodwin (O) 2.0
Show all 5 candidates on the ballot
- Kristen McDonald RivetIncumbentDemocratic
- Thomas J. SmithRepublican
- C. Mia PettusLibertarian
- Jim CashaGreen
- Kathy GoodwinOther(Working Class Party)
Showing major-party nominees, incumbents and candidates with 5%+ in the latest poll or comparable fundraising.
- Last election
- Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic) won by 6.7 points, 2024
- Margin since 2022
- 3.6 points toward Republicans
- On the 2026 ballot
- 5 candidates
Side by side
Left column: RivetRight column: Smith
- Total receipts, 2025-2026 cycle, through Oct 14
- $6.9M
- $561K
- Cash on hand
- $2.7M
- $85K
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeRivetNo published score for Smith
- Races
- Won 2 of 2
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 1
- Not available
- Age on Election Day
- 56
- Not available
Money: FEC bulk data, through Oct 14. One or more are matched to the FEC by name, party and seat, so a total could belong to someone else.
How these are counted
Total receipts line of each candidate’s principal campaign committee, 2025-2026 cycle. Other sites may show career, six-year or all-committee totals, which differ. Rivet: $6,922,879 received, $2,674,869 cash on hand. Smith: $561,097 received, $85,066 cash on hand. The spectrum is a published research score, not our rating. How this works. Wins and losses count the races in our results files, the same as each profile.
More about this race
Candidates on the ballot
- Kristen McDonald RivetIncumbentDemocratic
- Thomas J. SmithRepublican
- C. Mia PettusLibertarian
- Jim CashaGreen
- Kathy GoodwinOther(Working Class Party)
Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com, dated Oct 28
Shift since 2022: 3.6 points toward Republicans (Democratic by 10.3 in 2022, Democratic by 6.7 in 2024).
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2024 US House margin
- D 15+ pts
- D 5 to 15 pts
- D under 5 pts
- R under 5 pts
- R 5 to 15 pts
- R 15+ pts
- Other winner
- No data
Show these districts as a list (13)
- Michigan District 1· Jack Bergman (R), Republican by 21.3 points, 2024
- Michigan District 2· John R. Moolenaar (R), Republican by 33.4 points, 2024
- Michigan District 3· Hillary J. Scholten (D), Democratic by 9.9 points, 2024
- Michigan District 4· Bill Huizenga (R), Republican by 11.7 points, 2024
- Michigan District 5· Tim Walberg (R), Republican by 32.9 points, 2024
- Michigan District 6· Debbie Dingell (D), Democratic by 27.0 points, 2024
- Michigan District 7· Tom Barrett (R), Republican by 3.7 points, 2024
- Michigan District 8· Kristen McDonald Rivet (D), Democratic by 6.7 points, 2024
- Michigan District 9· Lisa C. McClain (R), Republican by 37.3 points, 2024
- Michigan District 10· John James (R), Republican by 6.1 points, 2024
- Michigan District 11· Haley M. Stevens (D), Democratic by 18.6 points, 2024
- Michigan District 12· Rashida Tlaib (D), Democratic by 44.3 points, 2024
- Michigan District 13· Shri Thanedar (D), Democratic by 44.1 points, 2024
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History (25 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 424,350
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Michigan District 8, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKristen McDonald RivetWon Democratic 217,49051.3% RepublicanPaul Junge Republican 189,31744.6% OtherKathy Goodwin Other 8,4922.0% LibertarianSteve Barcelo Libertarian 4,7681.1% OtherJames Allen Little Other 2,6810.6% GreenJim Casha Green 1,6020.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 335,829
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Michigan District 8, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel T KildeeWon Democratic 178,32253.1% RepublicanPaul Junge Republican 143,85042.8% OtherKathy Goodwin Other 9,0772.7% LibertarianDavid Canny Libertarian 4,5801.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 428,344
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Michigan District 8, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElissa SlotkinWon Democratic 217,92250.9% RepublicanPaul Junge Republican 202,52547.3% LibertarianJoe Hartman Libertarian 7,8971.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 341,593
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Michigan District 8, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElissa SlotkinWon Democratic 172,88050.6% RepublicanMike Bishop Republican 159,78246.8% LibertarianBrian Ellison Libertarian 6,3021.8% OtherDavid J Lillis Other 2,6290.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 366,968
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Michigan District 8, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike BishopWon Republican 205,62956.0% DemocraticSuzanna Shkreli Democratic 143,79139.2% LibertarianJeff Wood Libertarian 9,6192.6% GreenMaria Green Green 5,6791.5% OtherJeremy Burgess Other 2,2500.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 243,125
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Michigan District 8, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike BishopWon Republican 132,73954.6% DemocraticEric Shertzing Democratic 102,26942.1% LibertarianJames Weeks II Libertarian 4,5571.9% GreenJim Casha Green 1,8800.8% OtherJeremy Burgess Other 1,6800.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 345,054
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Michigan District 8, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike RogersWon Republican 202,21758.6% DemocraticLance Enderle Democratic 128,65737.3% LibertarianDaniel Goebel Libertarian 8,0832.3% IndependentPreston Brooks Independent 6,0971.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 244,894
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Michigan District 8, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike RogersWon Republican 156,93164.1% DemocraticLance Enderle Democratic 84,06934.3% LibertarianBhagwan Dashairya Libertarian 3,8811.6% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 130.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 361,607
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Michigan District 8, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike RogersWon Republican 204,40856.5% DemocraticRobert D Alexander Democratic 145,49140.2% LibertarianWill Tyler White Libertarian 4,3731.2% GreenAaron Stuttman Green 3,8361.1% OtherGeorge M Zimmer Other 3,4991.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 284,471
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Michigan District 8, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike RogersWon Republican 157,23755.3% DemocraticJim Marcinkowski Democratic 122,10742.9% LibertarianDick Gach Libertarian 2,7651.0% GreenAaron Stuttman Green 2,3620.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 340,694
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Michigan District 8, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike RogersWon Republican 207,92561.0% DemocraticRobert D Alexander Democratic 125,61936.9% LibertarianWill Tyler White Libertarian 3,5911.1% OtherJohn Mangopoulos Other 3,2881.0% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 2710.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 230,597
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Michigan District 8, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike RogersWon Republican 156,52567.9% DemocraticFrank McAlpine Democratic 70,92030.8% LibertarianThomas Yeutter Libertarian 3,1521.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 297,533
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Michigan District 8, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike RogersWon Republican 145,17948.8% DemocraticDianne Byrum Democratic 145,01948.7% GreenBonnie Bucqueroux Green 3,4841.2% LibertarianJames Parry Eyster Libertarian 2,4430.8% OtherPatricia Rayfield Allen Other 7130.2% OtherFrancisco R Gualdoni Other 6950.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 218,040
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Michigan District 8, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDebbie StabenowWon Democratic 125,16957.4% RepublicanSusan Grimes Munsell Republican 84,25438.6% OtherJohn Mangopoulos Other 4,6542.1% LibertarianBen Steele III Libertarian 2,7501.3% OtherPatricia R Allen Other 1,2130.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 262,421
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Michigan District 8, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDebbie StabenowWon Democratic 141,08653.8% RepublicanDick Chrysler Republican 115,83644.1% LibertarianDoug MacDonald Libertarian 3,8111.5% OtherPatricia Rayfield Allen Other 1,6790.6% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 90.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 212,481
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Michigan District 8, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDick ChryslerWon Republican 109,66351.6% DemocraticBob Mitchell Democratic 95,38344.9% LibertarianGerald Ralph Turcotte Jr Libertarian 4,3482.0% OtherSusan Ilene McPeak Other 3,0761.4% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 110.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 284,707
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Michigan District 8, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob CarrWon Democratic 135,51747.6% RepublicanDick Chrysler Republican 131,90646.3% IndependentFrank D McAlpine Independent 12,1554.3% LibertarianMichael E Marotta Libertarian 5,1151.8% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 140.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 144,165
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Michigan District 8, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob TraxlerWon Democratic 98,90368.6% RepublicanJames White Republican 45,25931.4% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 194,104
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Michigan District 8, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob TraxlerWon Democratic 139,90472.1% RepublicanLloyd F Buhl Republican 54,19527.9% OtherOther Other 50.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 134,101
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Michigan District 8, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob TraxlerWon Democratic 97,40672.6% RepublicanJohn A Levi Republican 36,69527.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 195,845
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Michigan District 8, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob TraxlerWon Democratic 126,16164.4% RepublicanJohn Heussner Republican 69,68335.6% OtherOther Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 124,737
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Michigan District 8, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob TraxlerWon Democratic 113,51591.0% LibertarianSheila M Hart Libertarian 11,2199.0% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 204,401
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Michigan District 8, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob TraxlerWon Democratic 124,15560.7% RepublicanNorman R Hughes Republican 77,00937.7% LibertarianSheila M Hart Libertarian 3,2301.6% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 70.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 155,248
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Michigan District 8, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob TraxlerWon Democratic 103,34666.6% RepublicanNorman R Hughes Republican 51,90033.4% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 186,632
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Michigan District 8, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob TraxlerWon Democratic 110,12759.0% RepublicanE Brady Denton Republican 75,32340.4% OtherCharles G Johns Other 9730.5% OtherDavid W Thill Other 2090.1%
1976 to 2024: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024, retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
District numbers are reused after each redistricting, so rows on older lines cover different territory than today's Michigan District 8.
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