U.S. House · General election
U.S. House: Michigan District 8
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
On the ballot
5 certified candidates, listed alphabetically by last name.
Jim Casha
U.S.-born resident of Tillsonburg, Ontario, who has promoted awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder since 2006.
Full profile →Kathy Goodwin
Works in health care, helping patients navigate a system she describes as broken; a graduate of Hill McCloy High School.
Full profile →C. Mia Pettus
A former Philadelphia police officer and former Department of Defense civilian federal police officer who publishes research on constitutional rights and government accountability.
Full profile →Kristen McDonald RivetIncumbent
A former Michigan state senator who helped pass a tax cut for working families; earlier, Executive Director of Michigan Head Start and Chief of Staff of the Michigan Department of Education.
Full profile →Thomas J. Smith
A retired General Motors engineer who also owns a small salsa business.
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