Michigan's 8th Congressional District

No change since last week
How We Got This
Partisan Lean
how the seat votes compared with the nation
R +2.7
Fundamentals
candidates, fundraising, experts
D +7.4
National Environment
current political climate
D +10.4
Polls
recent state and district polling
Even
Forecasted margin
D +15.1

What Changes the Forecast

Some high quality polling would significantly sharpen this forecast.

Polls

No district-level polling available. Forecast relies on fundamentals and expert ratings.

Forecast Over Time
Forecast Over Time
Dem (blue) and GOP (red) win probability over time.
Dem 89%
GOP 11%
Race Details
Expert ratings
Cook Likely D Inside Elections Solid D Sabato Likely D
District lean
R+3 This is a competitive district that leans slightly Republican.
Candidates

Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet (inc.)

Republican Thomas J. Smith