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The 2026 midterms.

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        Michigan's 8th district · 2026

        Kristen McDonald Rivet vs. Thomas Smith

        D Kristen McDonald Rivet · R Thomas Smith · Held by Kristen McDonald Rivet

        ElectIt forecast: Kristen McDonald Rivet 98% · Thomas Smith 2% · Likely D

        Campaign money

        $8.2M in this race: $7.4M raised by the campaigns + $801K in outside spending for the general election ($332K helping the Democrat, $469K the Republican).

        • Kristen McDonald Rivet Raised $6.8M · outside groups for: $318K · against: $286K
        • Thomas Smith Raised $550K · outside groups for: $183K · against: $14K

        From the Federal Election Commission.