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Michigan's 8th Congressional District
Coverage of Michigan's 8th Congressional District in the Nexus archive.
- GOP dropout candidate puts 'communist' opponent on notice after stunning comeback win
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.
- Trump-backed Hassan falls short in Michigan House primary to take on McDonald Rivet
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.