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Michigan · U.S. House — District 8 · 2026
Thomas James Smith
Republican Challenger Official filing data
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Filing facts
- Name as filed
- SMITH, THOMAS JAMES MR
- Office sought
- U.S. House — District 8, Michigan
- Election year
- 2026
- Party (as filed)
- Republican
- Seat status
- Challenger
- FEC status
- Statutory candidate (raised or spent over $5,000)
- Website
- Campaign website: tomsmithformi.com
- FEC candidate ID
- H6MI08312
- Principal committee
- C00951830
Campaign finance summary
As reported to the FEC, through 10/14/2026. Figures are cycle-to-date totals for the principal campaign committee.
| Total receipts | $561,097 |
|---|---|
| Contributions from individuals | $19,880 |
| Total disbursements | $476,031 |
| Cash on hand | $85,066 |
Stated positions
Paraphrased neutrally from the candidate’s own published materials. Each statement is attributed (“states…”) and cited. We do not evaluate the feasibility or accuracy of promises. Every candidate in this race is summarized the same way. How we compile these.
| Topic | Summary of stated position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Constitutional rights | Says they will protect First and Second Amendment rights and stand against federal overreach. | Campaign website — tomsmithformi.com/issues Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Immigration | Says they will support finishing the wall, restoring deportations, and ending catch-and-release. | Campaign website — tomsmithformi.com/issues Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Energy | Supports energy independence through oil, gas and nuclear and opposes green mandates. | Campaign website — tomsmithformi.com/issues Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Term limits | Says they will push for term limits and government transparency. | Campaign website — tomsmithformi.com/issues Accessed October 22, 2026 |
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Legislative record
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