Kristen McDonald Rivet Secures Michigan's 8th Congressional District

The Democrat's victory over Paul Junge maintains a crucial seat for Democrats amid a competitive political landscape.

Kristen McDonald Rivet, a Democrat and Michigan state senator, defeated Republican Paul Junge with 51.3% of the vote to Junge's 44.6%.
The seat was previously held by retiring Democrat Dan Kildee, whose family has represented the district for decades.
Rivet's win was seen as vital for Democrats to retain control in a district that has shown increasing Republican support in recent elections.
Paul Junge, a former Trump administration official, had hoped to flip the historically Democratic seat by appealing to working-class voters.
The race was one of the most competitive in the country, with both candidates focusing heavily on economic issues and local ties.