Who Is Running in Michigan Congressional District 6th in 2026?
Last updated: March 2, 2026
Debbie Dingell
(Incumbent)Economy
HighDebbie Dingell supports strategic trade policies, voted for USMCA improvements with strong labor and environmental standards, and advocates for job creation. She leads the Vehicle Innovation Act to promote clean vehicle technology research and development, aiming to boost fuel efficiency, reduce foreign oil dependence, and keep manufacturing jobs in America. She criticized global tariffs, stating they harmed American manufacturing and supply chains.
Immigration
HighCongresswoman Debbie Dingell opposed the 2026 Homeland Security funding bill due to concerns about ICE enforcement practices, stating they strip rights and cause harm. She advocates for stricter regulations on ICE and supported an amendment to redirect ICE funding to pay TSA agents during government shutdowns. Additionally, she co-signed a letter urging USCIS to provide accommodations for disabled individuals in immigration proceedings and opposed legislation like the Secure the Border Act.
Healthcare
HighDebbie Dingell voted for the fiscal year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education funding bill, which includes priorities like extended telehealth flexibilities, PBM reform, and increased cancer research funding. She also voted to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, citing the need to lower health care costs for families. Conversely, she voted against a partisan spending bill (H.R. 5371), stating it would make basic healthcare further out of reach for millions of families by skyrocketing costs.
Republican Candidate
No Republican candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Debbie Dingell |
|---|---|
| Economy | Debbie Dingell supports strategic trade policies, voted for USMCA improvements with strong labor and environmental standards, and advocates for job creation. She leads the Vehicle Innovation Act to promote clean vehicle technology research and development, aiming to boost fuel efficiency, reduce foreign oil dependence, and keep manufacturing jobs in America. She criticized global tariffs, stating they harmed American manufacturing and supply chains. High |
| Immigration | Congresswoman Debbie Dingell opposed the 2026 Homeland Security funding bill due to concerns about ICE enforcement practices, stating they strip rights and cause harm. She advocates for stricter regulations on ICE and supported an amendment to redirect ICE funding to pay TSA agents during government shutdowns. Additionally, she co-signed a letter urging USCIS to provide accommodations for disabled individuals in immigration proceedings and opposed legislation like the Secure the Border Act. High |
| Healthcare | Debbie Dingell voted for the fiscal year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education funding bill, which includes priorities like extended telehealth flexibilities, PBM reform, and increased cancer research funding. She also voted to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, citing the need to lower health care costs for families. Conversely, she voted against a partisan spending bill (H.R. 5371), stating it would make basic healthcare further out of reach for millions of families by skyrocketing costs. High |
| Climate & Energy | Representative Debbie Dingell voted against rescinding protections for the Boundary Waters in 2026. She opposes the repeal of the endangerment finding on greenhouse gases, stating it is "unlawful" and would cost Michigan an estimated $5.5 billion by 2035, impacting jobs and economic growth. The League of Conservation Voters gave her a 100% score in 2025 and a 99% lifetime score. She emphasizes balancing energy needs with environmental stewardship. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Debbie Dingell supports reproductive rights, affirming that difficult decisions about reproductive health should be made by a woman, her healthcare provider, and her faith. She views restrictive laws as an unconstitutional attack on reproductive rights. Dingell voted "Yea" on H.R. 8296, which protects a person's ability to determine whether to continue or end a pregnancy and a healthcare provider's ability to provide abortion services. She also voted "Nay" on the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act in 2026 and was endorsed by Reproductive Freedom for All. High |
| Foreign Policy | Debbie Dingell voted against the fiscal year 2026 Homeland Security funding bill, citing concerns about ICE enforcement practices while supporting funding for FEMA, the Coast Guard, and TSA. She also criticized former President Trump’s global tariffs, advocating for strategic trade policies that strengthen American manufacturing and supply chains, protect domestic industry, and ensure predictable trade that supports jobs and innovation while reaffirming commitments to allies. High |
| Education | Representative Debbie Dingell supports public schools, teachers, and educational opportunities from Pre-K to higher education and older adults, stating that investment in education is an investment in the future. She has worked to protect NIH funding at the University of Michigan, emphasizing the importance of research grants for graduate student education. Dingell also reintroduced Title IX protections and the Safe Equitable Campus Resources and Education Act, and advocates for federal special education funding. High |
| Gun Policy | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
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