Federal · Michigan · Republican
Thomas James Smith
Republican Candidate for U.S. House, MI-08 (2026).
On the record
- Party
- Republican1
- On the ballot
- U.S. House, Michigan 8th District (2026)1
Where they stand
We haven't read their stated positions yet. When we do, each one will quote their own words and link to where they said it.
Money: U.S. House, Michigan 8th District (2026)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through September 30, 2026.1
Raised$246K
Spent$62K
Cash on hand$183K
Debts$7,600
- From individuals $2,685
- From the candidate $7,605
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $235K
Gifts from people, by size2
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 1%
- $200–$499 1%
- $500–$999 3%
- $1,000–$1,999 5%
- $2,000 and up 90%
Outside groups spending in this race3
Groups that spent money about this candidate without working with the campaign.
Spent to help: $171K
| No Going Back PAC Inc. | $90,748 |
| America PAC | $80,286 |
Spent to oppose: $5,000
| For Michigan Action Fund | $5,000 |
Individual donors
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1FEC candidate record H6MI08312https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6MI08312/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2FEC: contributions to Thomas James Smith by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6MI08312/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 3FEC: independent expenditures about Thomas James Smith, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/independent-expenditures/?candidate_id=H6MI08312&cycle=202624- and 48-hour notices; amended filings replace the originals · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4FEC: itemized individual contributions to Tom Smith for Congress, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00951830&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026