2026 Michigan Republican congressional primary cycle
The developments in this story so far, most recent first.
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Trump-backed Bronze Star veteran secures party nod in must-win district
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Thomas Smith endorsed Al Lemmo in July.
In July, Thomas Smith, a retired engineer and former General Motors employee who had previously won the Republican primary in Michigan’s 8th Congressional District, withdrew from the contest. Following his withdrawal, he endorsed Al Lemmo, an anti-abortion activist.
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Thomas Smith withdrew from the Republican primary contest for Michigan’s 8th Congressional District.
In July, Thomas Smith withdrew from the Republican primary contest for Michigan’s 8th Congressional District. Although Smith had won the primary with more than 50% of the vote, his name remained on the ballot because the withdrawal occurred after the April 24 deadline for name removal in Michigan.
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Donald Trump endorsed Amir Hassan for Michigan’s 8th Congressional District.
In June, Donald Trump endorsed Amir Hassan for Michigan’s 8th Congressional District.
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Kristen McDonald Rivet defeated Republican Paul Junge in the 2024 election.
In the 2024 election, Kristen McDonald Rivet defeated Republican candidate Paul Junge by about six points.