The Winner
Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) won Michigan's 6th U.S. House District race on Nov. 3, according to the Associated Press, and will represent you in Congress. MLive reported the AP called the race shortly after 10:30 p.m. that night. The seat stays in Democratic hands.
Her Republican opponent, Heather Smiley, advanced through the Aug. 4 Republican primary and was the only other major-party candidate on the general election ballot.
The Race
Dingell holds a 17-to-1 endorsement advantage over Republican Heather Smiley among tracked endorsements, with 17 of the 18 total endorsements recorded. Cook Political Report rated the seat Solid D.
According to Geographies data, the district has about 771,300 residents, a median household income of about $97,100, a median age of 39, and roughly 52.6 percent of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What's Next
Dingell is set to be sworn in on Jan. 3, 2027, as established by the U.S. Code. During her current term, Dingell introduced legislation requiring states to prioritize placing foster children with relatives and establish a fairer placement-decision process, the Office of Rep. Debbie Dingell announced on Oct. 22.
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