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U.S. Representative, 8th District

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Term
2 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A U.S. representative votes on federal laws and the federal budget in the U.S. House.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Kim SchrierPrefers Democratic Party

    • Introduced a bill to suspend the federal gas tax.

  • Spencer MelinePrefers Republican Party

    • Opposes federal spending he says fuels inflation.

Public safety

  • Kim SchrierPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports federal funds for sheriff body cameras and crisis teams.

  • Spencer MelinePrefers Republican Party

    • Supports well-trained, fully funded law enforcement.
    • Supports border security and consistent immigration enforcement.

Housing

  • Kim SchrierPrefers Democratic Party

    No documented position found.

  • Spencer MelinePrefers Republican Party

    • Supports limiting institutional investors in single-family housing.

Economy & jobs

  • Kim SchrierPrefers Democratic Party

    • Opposed the Albertsons–Kroger grocery merger.
    • Sponsored a bill to prohibit fuel price gouging.

  • Spencer MelinePrefers Republican Party

    • Supports a stable, legal agricultural workforce.
    • Pledges to lower costs and barriers for small businesses.

Roads & infrastructure

  • Kim SchrierPrefers Democratic Party

    • Secured over $60 million for district community projects.

  • Spencer MelinePrefers Republican Party

    No documented position found.

Environment & parks

  • Kim SchrierPrefers Democratic Party

    No documented position found.

  • Spencer MelinePrefers Republican Party

    • Supports active forest management to reduce wildfire risk.

Health & human services

  • Kim SchrierPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supported laws capping insulin costs and allowing Medicare drug negotiation.
    • Introduced a bill protecting doctors who provide abortions.

  • Spencer MelinePrefers Republican Party

    No documented position found.

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; 7 issues covered in this race.