Summary
The 2024 United States House District 7 election in Michigan will be held on November 5, 2024. The seat is currently held byDan Kildee.
The two leading candidates are Kristen McDonald Rivet – Democrat and Paul Junge – Republican.
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News
Michigan voters have already started casting ballots ahead of the August primary.
Perhaps the biggest contest on the ballot is the Democratic race in the 8th Congressional District.
Last November, incumbent Democratic congressman Dan Kildee surprised many when he announced he would not seek re-election in 2024.
The decision marked the end of decades of Kildee family control of the mid-Michigan congressional seat, and possibly along with it, a half century of Democratic control of the seat representing Flint.
About
Overview
The 8th district centers around the Saginaw Bay and includes the cities of Flint, Saginaw, Bay City, and Midland. The incumbent is Democrat Dan Kildee, who was re-elected with 53.1% of the vote in 2022. On November 16, 2023, Kildee announced that he would retire and not seek re-election in 2024.
Michigan’s 8th congressional district
Money
Total Raised and Spent
Source: Open Secrets
Predictions
| The Cook Political Report[12] | Tossup | November 16, 2023 |
| Inside Elections[13] | Tilt D | November 16, 2023 |
| Sabato’s Crystal Ball[14] | Tossup | November 16, 2023 |
Polling
- Kristen McDonald Rivet vs. Paul Junge
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size[j] | Margin of error | Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) | Paul Junge (R) | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UpONE (R)[B] | June 1–4, 2024 | 400 (RV) | ± 4.9% | 39% | 42% | 19% |
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Kristen McDonald Rivet
Kristen McDonald Rivet (born July 11, 1970) is an American politician who is a member of the Michigan Senate for the 35th district. She was elected in November 2022 and took office on January 1, 2023.
McDonald Rivet was born on July 11, 1970, in Portland, Michigan,[1] where she was raised with her fraternal twin sister Karen McDonald. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Michigan State University and a Master of Arts in education and public administration from the University of Michigan–Flint.
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Paul Junge
Paul Junge, a graduate of the University of Michigan, lives in Grand Blanc. Most recently, Paul worked in the Trump administration at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to stop illegal immigration and secure our borders.
Party: Republican Party
Candidate for: 2024 Michigan Member of the US House elections
Previous campaigns: 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Michiga
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Issues
Paul Junge
Source: Campaign Site
Economy
Fair Trade, Fewer Regulations, Lower Taxes
Paul Junge will always insist that all trade agreements benefit American workers first. He will fight for Congress to incentivize companies to bring operations back to the U.S. and invest in states like Michigan which have been harmed by the jobs shipped overseas – and he won’t stop until it’s done. Paul will fight for fewer government regulations and lower taxes so businesses can invest in expansion and new technologies, and families can keep more of their hard-earned dollars.
Immigration
Secure the Border, Stop Illegal Drug Flow
Paul Junge was a President Trump appointee at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, where he proudly fought to enforce our immigration laws to keep our country safe. Paul will fight to secure the border, build the wall, stop the deadly flow of illegal drugs like fentanyl, which is claiming lives at a horrific pace, and crack down on the tragedy of human trafficking.
Energy
An All-Of-the-Above Approach
Paul Junge will fight for programs designed to protect the Great Lakes. Nationally, Paul supports an “all of the above” energy approach that includes more exploration, natural gas, nuclear, renewables, and safe pipelines like Line 5. Paul encourages private sector innovation toward renewable energy sources rather than government mandates resulting in higher taxes and job-killing regulations.
Foreign Policy
Defend American Lives, Support Israel
When Americans are attacked anywhere in the world, the U.S. must always respond to the threat. Further, America’s strong support for Israel reinforces our traditional bond and demonstrates that we stand with our freedom-loving allies. Paul will fight on the side of those who understand that terrorism can never be tolerated. America must always be a strong country ready to protect our interests, safeguard our people and stand up for our values. The U.S. military is the finest in the world and in Congress Paul will always work to make sure our men and women in uniform have the training and equipment they need to perform the well defined missions we ask them to undertake.
Agriculture
Supporting Michigan Farmers
Paul Junge understands that Michigan’s agriculture industry is large and diverse. He will work to open foreign markets to Michigan products, reduce the regulatory burden so farmers can focus on farming, support American energy to ensure affordable energy, and lower the tax burden to encourage expansion and investment.
Health Care
A Patient-Centered Approach
Paul Junge supports a patient-centered approach that focuses on the doctor-patient relationship and protecting those with pre-existing conditions. He supports improving efficiency through health savings accounts, combating lawsuit abuse, and allowing individuals and small businesses to join forces for better rates. Paul will fight for lower out-of-pocket costs by increasing the availability of generics, speeding up the FDA approval process, and providing greater price transparency.
Social Security & Medicare
Promises to Keep
Paul Junge will keep the promise of Social Security and Medicare. For too long, politicians recklessly raided the Social Security Trust Fund. Paul will fight for fiscal responsibility in Washington DC and ensure Medicare provides seniors with the coverage and options they need to live a healthy retirement.
Education
Prepare Students, Empower Parents
As the son of a teacher, Paul Junge knows parental involvement is critical and wants educators to receive the support they deserve to teach the next generation of Americans. Paul will defend the rights of Michigan parents to educate their children as they see fit – in public, religious, private, or charter schools, or at home, opposes the woke agenda politicizing our schools, and strongly supports local control instead of dictates from Washington DC bureaucrats.
Veterans
Honoring Their Service
Paul Junge will fight to keep our promises to the veterans who have sacrificed so much to keep our nation safe. From making sure they have the healthcare they deserve to being properly recognized for their service and valor, Paul will make sure veterans receive the dignity and respect they earned.
The Constitution
Defending Our God-Given Rights
Paul Junge is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and opposes efforts to infringe on lawful gun ownership. He believes in the culture of life and knows that a child is a precious gift from God. Paul will fight to protect and defend all of our constitutional rights.
Kristen McDonald Rivet
Source: Campaign Site
Michigan needs more high-wage jobs. Kristen will make sure we invest in our workforce to prepare Michiganders for the jobs of tomorrow because while college isn’t for everyone, good-paying jobs should be. She will also be steadfast in protecting our hard-earned freedoms and security, including defending the right to abortion, and keeping guns out of dangerous hands.
Now, as inflation and corporate greed have made the Michigan Dream increasingly out of reach for too many Michiganders, Kristen is running for Congress in Michigan’s 8th District to help level the playing field. Known for her pragmatic approach, Kristen has a record of moving policies to lower the cost of groceries, housing and prescription drugs, and to invest in childcare.
