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Election results / Michigan

November 3, 2026 · U.S. House

U.S. House · District 8

Michigan · Bay County

MI · U.S. House

U.S. House · District 8

Unofficial results

Bay County votes · Nov 3, 2026

Kristen McDonald Rivet
DEMProjected winner
51.1%25,281 votes
46.4%22,958 votes
1.5%759 votes
C. Pettus
LIB
0.7%357 votes
0.3%143 votes
Reported vote share49,498 votes

Percentages are for this county. Winner labels refer to the full contest.

Vote counts: Associated Press, via NBC News. Winner projections: NBC News Decision Desk. These returns are not certified.

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County vote totals and leading choice for U.S. House · District 8
CountyLeading choiceVotes for leaderShare
Bay County Kristen McDonald Rivet25,28151.1%
Genesee County Kristen McDonald Rivet104,71158.4%
Midland County Kristen McDonald Rivet18,63449.8%
Saginaw County Kristen McDonald Rivet46,68154.7%
Tuscola County Thomas Smith35458.3%