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U.S. House District 8
2026 Michigan U.S. House — District 8 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Office: 8th District Representative in Congress 2 Year Term (1) Position
Candidate: Pettus, C. Mia
Party / incumbent: Libertarian Party
Filed on: 06/29/2026
Filing method: Convention
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Office: 8th District Representative in Congress 2 Year Term (1) Position
Candidate: Pettus, C. Mia
Party / incumbent: Libertarian Party
Filed on: 06/29/2026
Filing method: Convention
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While serving as a federal employee, Mia exercised her legal rights by pursuing administrative complaints and processes when she believed policies, procedures, and legal protections were not being followed. That experience strengthened her commitment to accountability, due process, and ensuring that government institutions remain faithful to the Constitution and the rule of law.
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While serving as a federal employee, Mia exercised her legal rights by pursuing administrative complaints and processes when she believed policies, procedures, and legal protections were not being followed. That experience strengthened her commitment to accountability, due process, and ensuring that government institutions remain faithful to the Constitution and the rule of law.
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Lower grocery prices
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Lower grocery prices
Defend the Rights That Define America.
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Defend the Rights That Define America.
Secure Borders. Secure Energy. Secure America.
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Secure Borders. Secure Energy. Secure America.
A former City of Philadelphia Police Officer, former Department of Defense Civilian Federal Police Officer, iindependent researcher, publisher of PALS Report on Substack, and digital creator, Mia Pettus brings experience in public service, constitutional research, government accountability, and advocacy for individual rights. Her campaign focuses on restoring trust in government, protecting constitutional freedoms, strengthening transparency, supporting Michigan families, and ensuring public institutions remain accountable to the people they serve.I envision a government that faithfully follows the Constitution, respects individual liberty, protects taxpayer resources, and remains accountable to the people. I believe our nation is strongest when government operates transparently, exercises only those powers granted by the Constitution, and serves citizens fairly regardless of political affiliation, race, religion, or background.
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A former City of Philadelphia Police Officer, former Department of Defense Civilian Federal Police Officer, iindependent researcher, publisher of PALS Report on Substack, and digital creator, Mia Pettus brings experience in public service, constitutional research, government accountability, and advocacy for individual rights. Her campaign focuses on restoring trust in government, protecting constitutional freedoms, strengthening transparency, supporting Michigan families, and ensuring public institutions remain accountable to the people they serve.I envision a government that faithfully follows the Constitution, respects individual liberty, protects taxpayer resources, and remains accountable to the people. I believe our nation is strongest when government operates transparently, exercises only those powers granted by the Constitution, and serves citizens fairly regardless of political affiliation, race, religion, or background.
✔ Constitutional Rights
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✔ Constitutional Rights
Uphold the Constitution.
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Uphold the Constitution.
Together, we can restore trust, strengthen our communities, protect individual rights, and ensure that government once again works for the American people—not the other way around.
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Together, we can restore trust, strengthen our communities, protect individual rights, and ensure that government once again works for the American people—not the other way around.
Protect individual liberty.
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Protect individual liberty.
Support safe communities and effective public safety.
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Support safe communities and effective public safety.
As the publisher of PALS Report, Mia researches constitutional rights, civil liberties, government accountability, surveillance, privacy, whistleblower protections, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars. She believes informed citizens are essential to a healthy constitutional republic.
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As the publisher of PALS Report, Mia researches constitutional rights, civil liberties, government accountability, surveillance, privacy, whistleblower protections, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars. She believes informed citizens are essential to a healthy constitutional republic.
I envision a government that faithfully follows the Constitution, respects individual liberty, protects taxpayer resources, and remains accountable to the people.
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I envision a government that faithfully follows the Constitution, respects individual liberty, protects taxpayer resources, and remains accountable to the people.
I believe our nation is strongest when government operates transparently, exercises only those powers granted by the Constitution, and serves citizens fairly regardless of political affiliation, race, religion, or background.
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I believe our nation is strongest when government operates transparently, exercises only those powers granted by the Constitution, and serves citizens fairly regardless of political affiliation, race, religion, or background.
I am running for Congress because I believe we can restore constitutional government, strengthen public trust, defend individual liberty, and build stronger communities for future generations.
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I am running for Congress because I believe we can restore constitutional government, strengthen public trust, defend individual liberty, and build stronger communities for future generations.
I understand the challenges Michigan families face because I have lived through many of them myself. From building a business, facing financial hardship, raising a child with a disability, and experiencing the struggles that many hardworking Americans encounter, I know what it means to fight, persevere, and find solutions.
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I understand the challenges Michigan families face because I have lived through many of them myself. From building a business, facing financial hardship, raising a child with a disability, and experiencing the struggles that many hardworking Americans encounter, I know what it means to fight, persevere, and find solutions.
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