2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Gilmer-Hill and Bruce P. Langran. Candidate information follows official Oakland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Chris Gilmer-Hill won the Democratic primary with about 49 percent over Helena Scott, Deanne Austin and Fedor Kinaya, and Bruce P. Langran won the Republican primary with about 73 percent over Tonya Renay Wells, per official results certified by the Michigan Secretary of State; the nominees meet on the November 3 ballot.
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Democratic
Per the campaign site.
Chris Gilmer-Hill is a lifelong Detroit resident, union member and Democratic precinct delegate who identifies as a democratic socialist and environmental justice advocate, per the campaign site.
Republican
Bruce P. Langran appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Bruce P. Langran.
Who is running for Michigan House District 8 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Gilmer-Hill and Bruce P. Langran. Candidate information follows official Oakland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Michigan House District 8 election in Michigan?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Michigan are on the Michigan election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Oakland County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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