Debbie Dingell
DemocraticBackground has not yet been verified in this guide.
Michigan · November 3, 2026
U.S. House · District 6
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U.S. representatives speak for a congressional district and vote on federal laws, taxes and spending. They also oversee federal agencies and help constituents with federal-government services.
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Names, parties, and district follow the supplied Canton Township, Precinct 8 ballot, page 1. Canton Precinct 8 sample ballot (PDF)
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Research draft · Reviewed September 28, 2026
Coverage is incomplete and uneven
Current sourced summaries are available for Dingell and Smiley. Rayburn has clearly labeled historical material; current positions for Teagan, Mickevicius, and Shabazz remain unverified in this guide. Most action records still need research. No candidate is ranked or recommended.
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Compare backgrounds, priorities and records using the same evidence standards. Statements are attributed; gaps are not filled with assumptions. Source review dates remain unchanged.
Also on your ballot: Timothy A. Teagan, Mike Mickevicius, Clyde Shabazz, Linda Rayburn. View their profiles ↓
Background
Heather Smiley
RepublicanBackground has not yet been verified in this guide.
Key positions & priorities
Debbie Dingell
Democratic- Stated position: Supports domestic manufacturing, collective bargaining, and renegotiating the USMCA trade agreement.
- Stated position: Supports Medicare for All, Affordable Care Act pre-existing-condition protections, and lower prescription costs.
- Stated position: Supports body cameras, judicial warrants, and a no-mask rule for ICE enforcement.
Heather Smiley
Republican- Stated position: Supports reduced government spending, a balanced budget, domestic manufacturing, and reciprocal trade.
- Stated position: Supports domestic drug production; insurance and affordability proposals need further research.
- Stated position: Supports elected-official term limits, blind trusts for investments, government transparency, and ballot security.
Record & research gaps
Debbie Dingell
Democratic- Documented action: Her office reported joining the Medicare for All Act’s reintroduction in May 2025; this does not mean it became law.
- Documented action: Voted for House passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act in 2021; this vote does not establish enactment.
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Evidence & research notes
Source & what remains uncertain
Campaign statement
The page describes broad priorities; costs and likely effects have not been independently assessed.
Reviewed September 28, 2026. Undated campaign pages are not assumed to have been newly published.
Voting / action record
Relevant voting and action records have not yet been verified for this topic. Missing research is not evidence that no record exists.
Source & what remains uncertain
Campaign statement
These are stated policy priorities, not a finding about their effects.
Reviewed September 28, 2026. Undated campaign pages are not assumed to have been newly published.
Voting / action record
In her May 6, 2025 official office update, Dingell reported joining the reintroduction of the Medicare for All Act. This is an office-reported legislative action, not proof that the proposal became law.
Official office update · May 6, 2025
Bill-level verification and a broader voting-record review remain to be completed.
Source & what remains uncertain
Campaign statement
This addresses law-enforcement accountability. Positions on election administration and other oversight policies need further research.
Reviewed September 28, 2026. Undated campaign pages are not assumed to have been newly published.
Voting / action record
On March 3, 2021, Dingell voted Yea on House passage of H.R. 1280, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021. The House passed it 220–212. This records one historical House vote; it does not establish enactment or summarize her entire record.
Heather Smiley
Republican- Research gap: Action-record research remains incomplete; this is not evidence of no record.
Evidence & research notes
Source & what remains uncertain
Campaign statement
The platform states goals but does not provide a complete costed economic plan.
Reviewed September 28, 2026. Undated campaign pages are not assumed to have been newly published.
Voting / action record
Relevant voting and action records have not yet been verified for this topic. Missing research is not evidence that no record exists.
Source & what remains uncertain
Campaign statement
The Health section discusses drug production and illegal drugs. It does not provide a detailed coverage or insurance-cost plan.
Reviewed September 28, 2026. Undated campaign pages are not assumed to have been newly published.
Source & what remains uncertain
Campaign statement
The page also calls for adequate time to review legislation. Specific implementation and effects have not been independently assessed.
Reviewed September 28, 2026. Undated campaign pages are not assumed to have been newly published.
Other candidates on your ballot
Timothy A. Teagan
Campaign website not verified as of October 12, 2026.VOTE411 candidate profile
Key positions & record
- Research gap: Current candidate-specific positions and action records have not yet been verified. We do not infer views from party affiliation.
Evidence & research notes
Source & what remains uncertain
Research gap
No verified position source is attached yet.
The searches reviewed did not establish a current candidate-specific proposal. This does not mean the candidate has no position. Party affiliation is not used as a substitute.
Reviewed September 28, 2026. Undated campaign pages are not assumed to have been newly published.
Voting / action record
Relevant voting and action records have not yet been verified for this topic. Missing research is not evidence that no record exists.
Mike Mickevicius
Campaign website not verified as of October 12, 2026.VOTE411 candidate profile
Key positions & record
- Research gap: Current candidate-specific positions and action records have not yet been verified. We do not infer views from party affiliation.
Evidence & research notes
Source & what remains uncertain
Research gap
No verified position source is attached yet.
The searches reviewed did not establish a current candidate-specific proposal. This does not mean the candidate has no position. Party affiliation is not used as a substitute.
Reviewed September 28, 2026. Undated campaign pages are not assumed to have been newly published.
Voting / action record
Relevant voting and action records have not yet been verified for this topic. Missing research is not evidence that no record exists.
Clyde Shabazz
Campaign website not verified as of October 12, 2026.VOTE411 candidate profile
Key positions & record
- Research gap: Current candidate-specific positions and action records have not yet been verified. We do not infer views from party affiliation.
Evidence & research notes
Source & what remains uncertain
Research gap
No verified position source is attached yet.
The searches reviewed did not establish a current candidate-specific proposal. This does not mean the candidate has no position. Party affiliation is not used as a substitute.
Reviewed September 28, 2026. Undated campaign pages are not assumed to have been newly published.
Voting / action record
Relevant voting and action records have not yet been verified for this topic. Missing research is not evidence that no record exists.
Linda Rayburn
Campaign website not verified as of October 12, 2026.VOTE411 candidate profile
Key positions & record
- Historical statement: In a 2020 speech, advocated universal healthcare funding. Current position needs confirmation.
- Research gap: Some current positions remain unverified. Action-record research remains incomplete; this is not evidence of no record.
Evidence & research notes
Source & what remains uncertain
Historical candidate statement · 2020
Her 2020 speech described low wages and rising living costs. It is not evidence of a detailed 2026 plan.
Reviewed September 28, 2026. Undated campaign pages are not assumed to have been newly published.
Voting / action record
Relevant voting and action records have not yet been verified for this topic. Missing research is not evidence that no record exists.
Source & what remains uncertain
Historical candidate statement · 2020
This statement comes from a previous state House campaign. We have not established that it remains her 2026 congressional position.
Reviewed September 28, 2026. Undated campaign pages are not assumed to have been newly published.
Source & what remains uncertain
Research gap
No verified position source is attached yet.
The searches reviewed did not establish a current candidate-specific proposal. This does not mean the candidate has no position. Party affiliation is not used as a substitute.
Reviewed September 28, 2026. Undated campaign pages are not assumed to have been newly published.
Use sources to check a statement. Older campaign material and office reports are labeled separately from current proposals and official roll-call records.
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