https://www.wcmu.org/tags/michigan-8th-congressional-district Michigan 8th Congressional District en-US Copyright Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:14:28 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-04/greene-tunney-to-face-off-for-open-state-senate-seat The outcome of the May 5th general election could have big implications for the state Senate, as Democrats hold only a one-seat majority. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:14:28 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-04/greene-tunney-to-face-off-for-open-state-senate-seat Alvin (AJ) Jones, Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-10-23/junge-and-mcdonald-rivet-speak-on-abortion-gotion-at-svsu-candidate-forum The candidates vying to represent Flint, and the Tri-Cities in the U.S. House of Representatives took questions from a live audience at a candidate forum held at Saginaw Valley State University. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:29:47 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-10-23/junge-and-mcdonald-rivet-speak-on-abortion-gotion-at-svsu-candidate-forum Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-27/another-republican-joins-the-field-of-candidates-vying-for-michigans-8th-congressional-district-seat Nikki Snyder is a member of the state Board of Education. She had been running for Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat being vacated by the retiring Debbie Stabenow. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 21:25:24 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-27/another-republican-joins-the-field-of-candidates-vying-for-michigans-8th-congressional-district-seat Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-15/the-uaw-endorses-mcdonald-rivet-8th-congressional-district-race The 8th House District is considered one of the nation’s most competitive on the November ballot. It will be critical in determining which party controls the U.S. House in the congressional term that begins next year. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 23:23:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-15/the-uaw-endorses-mcdonald-rivet-8th-congressional-district-race Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-03/kristen-mcdonald-rivet-enters-race-for-hyper-competitive-mi-8th-congressional-district The 8th district is anchored in Flint, Saginaw and McDonald Rivet’s hometown of Bay City. McDonald Rivet said she is a good fit for the seat because her Senate district includes those communities. Wed, 03 Jan 2024 20:18:43 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-03/kristen-mcdonald-rivet-enters-race-for-hyper-competitive-mi-8th-congressional-district Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2020-09-09/slotkin-junge-agree-to-three-debates-for-mi-8th-house-race The Democratic and Republican nominees for Michigan’s 8th congressional district seat will meet in a series of three debates before the November general… Wed, 09 Sep 2020 21:28:06 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2020-09-09/slotkin-junge-agree-to-three-debates-for-mi-8th-house-race Kevin Lavery