About this race
By: DDHQ Automation
In the upcoming election for Michigan's 8th congressional district, the Republican nominee is Paul Junge, who is an alumnus of the University of California, Berkeley. Junge has held various roles, including prosecutor, TV news anchor, and a position at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, before entering the race for the U.S. House of Representatives. On the Democratic side, Kristen McDonald Rivet is the nominee. At 53 years old, she is a graduate of Michigan State University and currently serves as a State Senator.
The current composition of the United States House of Representatives consists of 220 Republicans, 212 Democrats, and 3 vacancies. In Michigan's 8th district, the population is composed of 75% Non-Hispanic White, 18% Black, and 6% Hispanic residents, with Asian residents making up 1% of the population.
Historically, this district has been competitive, with Joe Biden winning the 2020 Presidential election here by a margin of 2 points. However, in the 2022 House election, retiring Democratic incumbent Dan Kildee secured victory with a margin of over 10 points. With Kildee out of the picture, district is expected to be highly competitive.
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