Kristen McDonald Rivet (D)
- Raised
- $6.9M
- Spent
- $4.3M
- Cash on hand
- $2.7M
Campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026.
Outside spending, general election
Primary and other: $12K for, $0 against.
Michigan’s 8th District
Through Oct. 30, 2026, outside groups have reported $3,405,468 in independent spending in this race: $3,393,668 for the general election and $11,800 in the primaries. The biggest spender in the general election so far is CLF, at $2.0M.
On the November ballot: Kristen McDonald Rivet (D), Thomas J. Smith (R), C. Mia Pettus (L), Jim Casha (G) and Kathy Goodwin.
- General election$3.4M
- Primaries$12K
- Late reports$1.8M
- Last 14 days$234K
New since the Oct. 31 update
No new outside spending reported.
Results · live from 6 p.m. ET on Nov. 3
On the ballot: Kristen McDonald Rivet (D), Thomas J. Smith (R), C. Mia Pettus (L), Jim Casha (G), Kathy Goodwin (other). Vote counts and the call will show here on election night, updated every minute.
Results and race calls from civicAPI (opens in a new tab), from state election offices. Outside money from FEC filings.
Money on each side · MI-08 general election
Thomas J. Smith (R)
$2.4M 71%
$186K supporting Thomas J. Smith and $2.2M attacking Kristen McDonald Rivet
Kristen McDonald Rivet (D)
$972K 29%
$945K supporting Kristen McDonald Rivet and $27K attacking Thomas J. Smith
A candidate’s total adds money spent supporting them to money spent attacking their opponent.
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On the November ballot · campaign money and outside spending around each
- Outside spending for
- Outside spending against
Thomas J. Smith (R)
- Raised
- $561K
- Spent
- $476K
- Cash on hand
- $85K
Campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026.
Outside spending, general election
Also on the ballot
No FEC financial report showing at least $5,000 raised. Campaigns don’t have to file one until they raise or spend more than $5,000.
C. Mia Pettus
Libertarian
Jim Casha
Green
Kathy Goodwin
Other party
November ballot as listed by this source (opens in a new tab) on Oct. 14, 2026. Party letters: D Democrat, R Republican, I independent, L Libertarian, G Green.
Not on the November ballot · lost a primary, withdrew or didn’t run, with the money spent around them
Others who filed with the FEC: Amir Hassan (R), raised $874,143; Alfred Lemmo (R), raised $220,313.
Every outside spender · 18 groups, general-election money first
| Spender | Spent on | General | Primary | Total | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLFHybrid PAC · $357K in late reports | AGAINST Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | $2.0M | – | $2.0M | Oct. 5, 2026 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Victory FundSuper PAC · $451K in late reportsGuns | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | $451K | – | $451K | Oct. 12, 2026 |
| America PACSuper PAC · $258K in late reports | AGAINST Kristen McDonald Rivet (D)FOR Thomas J. Smith (R) | $258K | – | $258K | Oct. 27, 2026 |
| No Going Back PACSuper PAC · $184K in late reports | AGAINST Kristen McDonald Rivet (D)FOR Thomas J. Smith (R) | $184K | – | $184K | Oct. 7, 2026 |
| Rolling Sea Action FundHybrid PAC · $150K in late reports | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | $150K | – | $150K | Oct. 6, 2026 |
| Center Forward CommitteeSuper PAC · $150K in late reports | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | $150K | – | $150K | Oct. 20, 2026 |
| Charter Schools Action PACHybrid PAC · $54K in late reports | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | $54K | – | $54K | Oct. 25, 2026 |
| AB PACHybrid PAC · $44K in late reports | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | $44K | – | $44K | Oct. 5, 2026 |
| National Association of Realtors Political Action CommitteePAC · $32K in late reportsHousing | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | $32K | – | $32K | Oct. 15, 2026 |
| Building TogetherHybrid PAC · $23K in late reports | AGAINST Thomas J. Smith (R)FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | $23K | – | $23K | Oct. 29, 2026 |
| For Michigan Action FundSuper PAC · $23K in late reports | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D)AGAINST Thomas J. Smith (R) | $23K | – | $23K | Oct. 15, 2026 |
| MAGAHybrid PAC · $20K in late reports | AGAINST Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | $20K | – | $20K | Oct. 8, 2026 |
| Working AmericaOutside spender (not a PAC) · $14K in late reports | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | $14K | – | $14K | Oct. 26, 2026 |
| Millions of MichiganiansSuper PAC · $10K in late reports | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | $10K | – | $10K | Oct. 28, 2026 |
| WelcomepacHybrid PAC · $7K in late reports | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | $9K | $11K | $21K | Sept. 14, 2026 |
| Neighbor Voices PACSuper PAC · $9K in late reports | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D)AGAINST Thomas J. Smith (R) | $9K | – | $9K | Oct. 29, 2026 |
| Community Change VotersSuper PAC · $3K in late reports | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | $3K | – | $3K | Oct. 27, 2026 |
| Givegreen United ActionSuper PAC | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | – | $447 | $447 | July 15, 2026 |
Latest filings · newest 30
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| Date | Spender | For or against | Election | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Building TogetherEstimated cost for text messaging | AGAINST Thomas J. Smith (R) | General | $11,720 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Building TogetherEstimated cost for text messaging | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | General | $11,720 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - against thomas j. smith | AGAINST Thomas J. Smith (R) | General | $600 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text -supporting kristin mcdonald rivet | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | General | $600 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | Millions of MichiganiansRadio ads | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | General | $5,064 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | Millions of MichiganiansStreaming radio ads | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | General | $3,044 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | Millions of MichiganiansAudio ads | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | General | $1,892 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | America PACPrinting | FOR Thomas J. Smith (R) | General | $3,038 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | America PACPrinting | AGAINST Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | General | $3,038 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | Community Change VotersMail production & postage | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | General | $2,687 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 26, 2026Late | Working AmericaDigital advertising | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | General | $7,956 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 26, 2026Late | Working AmericaDigital advertising | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | General | $882 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 26, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - against thomas j. smith | AGAINST Thomas J. Smith (R) | General | $690 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 26, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - supporting kristen mcdonald rivet | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | General | $690 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 26, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - against thomas j. smith | AGAINST Thomas J. Smith (R) | General | $200 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 26, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - supporting kristen mcdonald rivet | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | General | $200 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 25, 2026Late | Charter Schools Action PACText messages | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | General | $255 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 23, 2026Late | Community Change VotersIn-kind staff: services to plan, draft & distribute communications & events | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | General | $46 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 22, 2026Late | Working AmericaDigital advertising | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | General | $4,500 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 22, 2026Late | Working AmericaDigital advertising | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | General | $500 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 22, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - supporting kristen mcdonald rivet | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | General | $125 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 22, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - supporting kristen mcdonald rivet | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | General | $125 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 22, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - supporting kristen mcdonald rivet | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | General | $107 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 21, 2026Late | America PACPrinting/postage | FOR Thomas J. Smith (R) | General | $11,816 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 21, 2026Late | America PACPrinting/postage | AGAINST Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | General | $11,816 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 20, 2026Late | Center Forward CommitteeDigital advertising | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | General | $150,000 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 19, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - supporting kristin mcdonald rivet | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | General | $350 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 19, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - against tom j smith | AGAINST Thomas J. Smith (R) | General | $350 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 19, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - supporting kristin mcdonald rivet | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | General | $153 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 15, 2026Late | National Association of Realtors Political Action CommitteeOnline video production costs | FOR Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | General | $17,700 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
About these numbers
- Outside spending is money groups spent on their own ads, mail and canvassing for or against a candidate. Groups can’t coordinate it with campaigns, and it isn’t counted in what campaigns raised or spent.
- Every group that reported independent spending to the FEC is listed, not only the groups on our issue pages. Groups tracked on an issue page carry a tag linking to it.
- Primary, special or general comes from the election the group listed on each expenditure. Seats with a special election this cycle show that money separately. The primary scorecard shows how each group’s primary money did.
- Late reports are 24- and 48-hour filings made since a group’s last regular report. Earlier ones are already counted on that report, so we don’t count them twice.
- Some nonprofits don’t have to name their donors, so this shows who spent the money, not always who gave it.
FEC data as of Oct. 30, 2026. Campaign figures cover the full 2026 cycle. Current member: Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet. How this works.