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Tip the Scale Blue — election intelligence for 2026 progressives. Poll data from Ballotpedia. Ratings from Cook, Sabato, and Inside Elections.

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Michigan 8th District · House

Kristen McDonald Rivet (D)vsThomas J. Smith (R)

Election Day · Nov 3, 2026

Score updated Aug 29, 2026

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325MONITOR

Priority Score Breakdown

Candidates

Kristen McDonald Rivet

Democrat

Progressive votes: 86.47%

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Thomas J. Smith

Republican

War Chest (FEC)

Rivet

$4.3M

Smith

—

Cash on hand, most recent FEC filing.

Expert Ratings

Cook PoliticalCookLikely D

Sabato's Crystal BallSabatoLikely D

Inside ElectionsIELikely D

Michigan house — Score 325 | Tip the Scale Blue