Who raised the most money in the 2026 Michigan 8th District race?

Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democrat) raised $6.9M and had $958K in outside spending on their side.

Which outside groups spent the most on the 2026 Michigan 8th District race?

Congressional Leadership Fund ($2.0M), Everytown for Gun Safety Victory Fund (Everytown Victory Fund) ($452K), America PAC ($258K).

Which PACs gave the most to candidates in the 2026 Michigan 8th District race?

Jstreetpac gave $23K to Kristen McDonald Rivet; Tri-State Maxed-Out Women gave $18K to Kristen McDonald Rivet; Emilys List gave $11K to Kristen McDonald Rivet.

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2026 general election

Michigan 8th District

The candidate who raised the most money won. · Incumbent re-elected.

$11M was spent on the 2026 Michigan 8th District race: $7.5M raised by the campaigns, $1.9M of it from PACs, plus $3.4M from outside groups (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democrat) won and was the top fundraiser.

Total money

$11M

Raised by campaigns

$7.5M

PAC checks

$1.9M

Outside money

$3.4M

Candidates

Raised by the campaign Outside money supportingOutside money attacking Democrat Republican Other

Kristen McDonald RivetDemocrat, incumbent

✓ Won

Raised: $6.9M
Spent: $4.3M
From individuals: $4.4M
From PACs: $1.9M
From party: $5K
Own money & loans: $0
Outside money for: $958K
Outside money against: $2.2M

Who paid: 27% of Rivet's money came from PACs

Corporate $455K (28%)Trade group $223K (14%)Leadership PAC $257K (16%)Membership $144K (9%)Union $244K (15%)Super PAC $119K (7%)Party $2K (0%)Other $195K (12%)

J Street Membership$23K
Tri-State Maxed-Out Women Super PAC$18K
Women Vote Other$11K
American Crystal Sugar Compay Corporate$10K
Corning Incorporated Corporate$10K
Defend the Vote Leadership Fund Super PAC$10K
Growth Energy PAC Trade group$10K
Democratic Moms PAC Other$10K

Biggest outside spenders

Congressional Leadership Fund · $2.0M attacking
Everytown for Gun Safety Victory Fund (Everytown Victory Fund) · $452K supporting
America PAC · $163K attacking
Center Forward Committee · $150K supporting
Rolling Sea Action Fund · $150K supporting

FEC record H4MI08218

Thomas SmithRepublican

✗ Lost

Raised: $561K
Spent: $476K
From individuals: $20K
From PACs: $16K
From party: $0
Own money & loans: $8K
Outside money for: $186K
Outside money against: $27K

Who paid: 3% of Smith's money came from PACs

Other $10K (100%)

Miller-Meeks Victory Fund Other$5K
Jack Begman Other$5K

Biggest outside spenders

America PAC · $95K supporting
No Going Back PAC Inc. · $91K supporting
Building Together · $12K attacking
For Michigan Action Fund · $11K attacking
Neighbor Voices · $4K attacking

FEC record H6MI08312

Plus 3 other candidates on the ballot with no reported money.

Questions people ask

How much money was spent on the 2026 Michigan 8th District race?: $11M was spent on the 2026 Michigan 8th District race: $7.5M raised by the campaigns, $1.9M of it from PACs, plus $3.4M from outside groups (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democrat) won and was the top fundraiser.
Who raised the most money in the 2026 Michigan 8th District race?: Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democrat) raised $6.9M and had $958K in outside spending on their side.
Which outside groups spent the most on the 2026 Michigan 8th District race?: Congressional Leadership Fund ($2.0M), Everytown for Gun Safety Victory Fund (Everytown Victory Fund) ($452K), America PAC ($258K).
Which PACs gave the most to candidates in the 2026 Michigan 8th District race?: Jstreetpac gave $23K to Kristen McDonald Rivet; Tri-State Maxed-Out Women gave $18K to Kristen McDonald Rivet; Emilys List gave $11K to Kristen McDonald Rivet.