Michigan 8th Congressional District Representatives 2026

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Your U.S. House Representative

Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democrat)

Cities in Michigan 8th Congressional District

• Alpena
• Bay City
• Flint
• Midland
• Saginaw
• Tawas City
• Traverse City
• West Branch
• Zilwaukee

Your U.S. Senators

• Elissa Slotkin (Democrat)
• Gary Peters (Democrat)

Your Governor

Dana Nessel (Democratic)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents Michigan District 8 in Congress?

Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democrat) currently represents Michigan's 8th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Who are the U.S. Senators for Michigan?

Michigan's U.S. Senators are Elissa Slotkin (Democrat) and Gary Peters (Democrat). Senators represent the entire state, including District 8.

Who represents Alpena, MI in Congress?

Alpena, MI is within Michigan's 8th Congressional District, represented by Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democrat). Rate your representative on PowerPlayers.

Who represents Bay City, MI in Congress?

Bay City, MI is within Michigan's 8th Congressional District, represented by Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democrat). Rate your representative on PowerPlayers.

Who represents Flint, MI in Congress?

Flint, MI is within Michigan's 8th Congressional District, represented by Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democrat). Rate your representative on PowerPlayers.

Who represents Midland, MI in Congress?

Midland, MI is within Michigan's 8th Congressional District, represented by Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democrat). Rate your representative on PowerPlayers.

Who represents Saginaw, MI in Congress?

Saginaw, MI is within Michigan's 8th Congressional District, represented by Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democrat). Rate your representative on PowerPlayers.

Who represents Tawas City, MI in Congress?

Tawas City, MI is within Michigan's 8th Congressional District, represented by Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democrat). Rate your representative on PowerPlayers.

Can I vote by mail in Michigan?

Any registered voter in Michigan can request an absentee ballot without providing a reason. To request your ballot and find polling locations, visit vote.gov.

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Neighboring Districts

• Michigan 7th Congressional District
• Michigan 9th Congressional District

Key Cities in Michigan 8th

• Novi
• Farmington Hills
• Southfield

Major Institutions and Employers

• Oakland Community College
• Lawrence Technological University
• Southfield Town Center

Data Sources

District boundary and city mapping data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and Federal Election Commission (FEC). Representative information reflects the 118th Congress. Challenger data reflects FEC filings as of 2026. Last updated: April 2026.

External references: Ballotpedia — Michigan 8th Congressional District | GovTrack Congress Members