Kristen McDonald Rivet

Tom Smith announced he is running for Michigan’s 8th Congressional District to unseat Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet at a GOP unity brunch in Macomb County. Previously, Smith suspended his campaign and placed his support behind Al Lemmo. In the primary, Thomas defeated Amir Hassan, who subsequently congratulated his opponents.

Tom Smith declared at a GOP unity brunch that he is running for Michigan's 8th Congressional District to unseat Kristen McDonald Rivet, calling her a "communist comrade." Previously dropping out of the race, Smith also stated his intent to advance President Trump’s America First agenda in the general election. Separately, Amir Hassan congratulated his opponents after finishing second in the primary.

Amir Hassan, a Trump-backed candidate, lost the Republican primary for Michigan to Tom Smith, who had previously suspended his campaign. The Republican nomination ultimately went to Smith, who was initially a rival to Hassan.

President Donald Trump’s endorsed candidate, Amir Hassan, lost a Republican primary in Michigan to Tom Smith, who had suspended his campaign earlier. Smith will now challenge first-term Democratic Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet for the 8th District.

Republican voters in Michigan’s 8th Congressional District selected Thomas Smith over Trump-endorsed candidate Amir Hassan, despite Smith suspending his campaign on July 16. Smith secured 50.4% of the vote, while Hassan received 33.2%, and Al Lemmo 16.4%. The district includes Saginaw, Midland, Bay City, and Flint.

Trump's pick, Amir Hassan, lost the GOP primary in Michigan's 8th Congressional District to Thomas Smith, who had previously dropped out of the race. Smith will now challenge Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet.

Democratic Socialists of America achieved primary wins in New York, defeating representatives Adriano Espaillat and Dan Goldman. Moderate Democrats and Republicans criticized the leftward shift, warning it could harm the party's broader appeal and electoral prospects.

Democratic Socialists of America achieved primary victories in New York, defeating Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Dan Goldman. Republicans and moderate Democrats criticized the wins as evidence of radicalization, while progressive leaders like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called for Democratic Party transformation. The outcomes have intensified internal Democratic Party divisions and provided Republicans with a political narrative for the midterms.

The Michigan Farm Bureau endorsed Mike Rogers for U.S. Senate, while Democratic groups endorsed candidates including Mallory McMorrow, Haley Stevens, and Sean McCann. Multiple labor and advocacy organizations supported various Democratic and Republican candidates for congressional and state positions, including Bridget Brink, Matt Maasdam, and John James. Cook Political Report reclassified Michigan’s 4th Congressional District as 'Lean Republican'.

Five Democratic U.S. Representatives from Michigan sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin opposing the development of an ICE detention center in Romulus. The letter cites local opposition, zoning issues, environmental concerns, and lack of consultation with local officials, as well as ongoing legal challenges from Michigan’s attorney general and the city of Romulus.