Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell runs for re-election days before Nov. 3 vote
The gist
Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell is defending her 6th District seat against Republican Heather Smiley in the Nov.
The race caps a week where Dingell also condemned anti-Muslim rhetoric in state politics.
How it unfolded
- Oct 27, 2026Dingell, Rep. Rashida Tlaib and members of Mothers Against Hate spoke at a preschool in Canton Township condemning anti-Muslim rhetoric, including language used in Michigan's U.S. Senate race.
- Oct 28, 2026WEMU reported on the 6th Congressional District race between incumbent Democrat Dingell and challenger Heather Smiley.
- Oct 29, 2026WDET's voter guide for the District 6 U.S. House race listed Dingell (D) and Smiley (R) ahead of the Nov. 3 election; Dingell had not responded to WDET's survey as of Oct. 21, 2026.