Congress

The 8th congressional district stretches from Flint north to Saginaw, Bay City and Midland. The race pits Democratic incumbent Kristen McDonald Rivet against Republican challenger Tom Smith.

Incumbent US Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, faces six candidates trying to unseat him in the Nov. 3 midterm elections.

Davenport is running as the Green Party candidate in Michigan's First Congressional District.

The Democrat from Traverse City lost in the 2024 election to U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman.

Featherly is running in Michigan 1st Congressional District, which encompasses the entire Upper Peninsula and most of the northern Lower Peninsula.

The Lake Carriers Association said in a report that it lost 82 shipping days this year because the US Coast Guard failed to break enough ice. Despite repeated attempts, Congress hasn’t invested in a new icebreaker for the Great Lakes.

U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Caledonia, spoke to voters over the phone Wednesday about the government shutdown, immigration and other subjects.

Democrat Callie Barr is launching a second bid for Michigan's First Congressional District. She was defeated by Republican Congressman Jack Bergman in 2024 after receiving less than 40 percent of the vote.

Peters discussed his efforts to reach across the aisle, as well as his goals to build a more resilient and self-sufficient supply chain.

Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee, D-Flint, was unable to convince two-thirds of the House Wednesday evening to override a recent veto by President Biden.