Federal

U.S. Representative, 6th Congressional District

Vote for: 1
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 6
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.

Covers Washtenaw County and part of Wayne, Oakland and Monroe counties.

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Heather Smiley

Republican

Retired Ford Motor Company manager

The gist

Proposes spending cuts to balance the budget, pay off debt
Supports ballot security and voting limited to U.S. citizens
Supports restoring border security and addressing illegal immigration
Supports protecting domestic manufacturing and restricting foreign land ownership
Supports reciprocal trade and limited government business regulation
Supports law enforcement and rebuilding the military arsenal

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Proposes spending cuts to balance the budget, pay off debt
Issues — Heather Smiley for Congress
Campaign website · Heather Smiley for Congress · smileyforcongress.com
“Eliminate excessive & wasteful spending, pay off the debt and balance the budget, and ensure plan transparency”
Supports ballot security and voting limited to U.S. citizens
Issues — Heather Smiley for Congress
Campaign website · Heather Smiley for Congress · smileyforcongress.com
“Ensure and enforce ballot security, and secure voting only for legal U.S. citizens”
Supports restoring border security and addressing illegal immigration
Issues — Heather Smiley for Congress
Campaign website · Heather Smiley for Congress · smileyforcongress.com
“Restore border security, improve immigration policies & practices, and address the issues associated with those who have entered the country illegally”
Supports protecting domestic manufacturing and restricting foreign land ownership
Issues — Heather Smiley for Congress
Campaign website · Heather Smiley for Congress · smileyforcongress.com
“Strengthen and protect domestic manufacturing & food chain, prioritize cyber security, and restrict foreign ownership of land”
Supports reciprocal trade and limited government business regulation
Issues — Heather Smiley for Congress
Campaign website · Heather Smiley for Congress · smileyforcongress.com
“Allow marketplace demand to be the impetus for businesses to flourish, and restrict the government from unnecessary meddling”
Supports law enforcement and rebuilding the military arsenal
Issues — Heather Smiley for Congress
Campaign website · Heather Smiley for Congress · smileyforcongress.com
“Enable and support law enforcement to effectively perform their duties … Restore/build arsenal and focus on lethality & protection from foreign and domestic enemies”

Timothy A. Teagan

Libertarian

The gist

No documented position found.

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Mike Mickevicius

U.S. Taxpayers

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No documented position found.

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Clyde Shabazz

Green

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No documented position found.

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Linda Rayburn

Working Class

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No documented position found.

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Debbie Dingell

DemocraticIncumbent

U.S. Representative

The gist

Introduced a bipartisan bill to expand PACE senior care programsIn office
Introduced a resolution backing continuous Medicaid coverage during cancer treatmentIn office
Supports keeping restrictions on Chinese automobile importsIn office
Opposes the U-M/Los Alamos computing center in Ypsilanti TownshipIn office
Sponsored a House-passed bill funding urban bird habitat conservationIn office
Introduced a bill expanding access to communication aids for disabilitiesIn office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Introduced a bipartisan bill to expand PACE senior care programs
Dingell, Moolenaar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Senior Care
Public statement · Office of Rep. Debbie Dingell · debbiedingell.house.gov
“The PACE Improvement Act would support the expansion of current PACE programs and facilitate the establishment of new ones”
Introduced a resolution backing continuous Medicaid coverage during cancer treatment
Dingell Introduces Resolution Recognizing the Importance of Continuous Care for Patients Undergoing Cancer Treatment on Medicaid
Public statement · Office of Rep. Debbie Dingell · debbiedingell.house.gov
“introduced a resolution to recognize the importance of protecting continuous Medicaid coverage for individuals who are undergoing cancer treatment”
Supports keeping restrictions on Chinese automobile imports
Dingell, Colleagues Urge Trump to Maintain Protections Against Chinese Automobiles, Protect American Auto Workers and Manufacturing
Public statement · Office of Rep. Debbie Dingell · debbiedingell.house.gov
“are urging President Trump to maintain protection of the U.S. auto industry from Chinese automobiles and connected vehicle technologies”
Opposes the U-M/Los Alamos computing center in Ypsilanti Township
Dingell Opposes Los Alamos Project, Calls on Congress to Enact Guardrails Against A.I.
Public statement · Office of Rep. Debbie Dingell · debbiedingell.house.gov
“For all of these reasons, I strongly oppose the proposed Textile Road Site”
Sponsored a House-passed bill funding urban bird habitat conservation
Dingell Passes Bill through House to Support Conservation of Birds, Bird Habitats
Public statement · Office of Rep. Debbie Dingell · debbiedingell.house.gov
“to establish a federal grant program to support conservation of birds and habitats in urban areas”
Introduced a bill expanding access to communication aids for disabilities
Dingell, DeSaulnier Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Public statement · Office of Rep. Debbie Dingell · debbiedingell.house.gov
“to expand access to augmentative and alternative communication for Americans across the country”

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.