8th Congressional District

Tom Smith declared at a GOP unity brunch that he is running for Michigan's 8th Congressional District to unseat Kristen McDonald Rivet, calling her a "communist comrade." Previously dropping out of the race, Smith also stated his intent to advance President Trump’s America First agenda in the general election. Separately, Amir Hassan congratulated his opponents after finishing second in the primary.

Virginia voters participated in primary elections on August 4, 2026, focusing on races including a GOP challenge to U.S. Sen. Mark Warner and key congressional districts. Polls operated from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., with resources available through the Virginia Department of Elections for voter registration and polling place checks.

U.S. Rep. Don Beyer faces four primary opponents in Virginia’s 8th Congressional District, reflecting Democratic voters’ disagreements on party direction despite shared goals of defeating Republicans and addressing affordability. Challengers criticize Beyer’s perceived passivity and wealth, advocating for a more progressive, grassroots-focused approach to represent Northern Virginia.

Manny Rutinel's deleted Reddit posts showed support for a movement advocating animals have the same legal rights as people. The Colorado Sun's analysis highlights his ongoing animal rights activism until his 2023 legislative appointment, and he is now running for office in the 8th Congressional District.

The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is targeting Colorado primaries following recent victories in New York. DSA-backed Melat Kiros is challenging Democratic Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado's 1st Congressional District, with Justice Democrats also supporting Kiros. The primary is part of a broader effort by far-left candidates to challenge Democratic Party establishment figures.

The 8th Congressional District in Colorado, a newly drawn district spanning urban and rural areas, features a competitive race between Republican incumbent Gabe Evans and two Democratic candidates, Manny Rutinel and Shannon Bird. The primary election for the Democratic nomination is set for June 30, with Evan Munsing's name still on the ballot despite dropping out of the race in May.