Debbie Dingell

Democrat · Candidate for Michigan U.S. House District 6 · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

Where they stand

Moderately left, from their votes in Congress (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview). House roll-call votes, 119th Congress.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

Donor-based DIME score: slightly left.

AI read of their current public record: strongly left.

Issue by issue

GunsModerately left

AI-estimated from their own website and Wikipedia article, only where they state a position.

Voting record in Congress

In the House (119th Congress, 674 votes): missed 3.1% of votes, voted with their party 99.3% of the time.

Sponsored 88 bills (0 became law), mostly on health, public lands and natural resources, armed forces and national security.

Source: Voteview.

Endorsements

  • Labor unions: Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, National Nurses United, American Federation of Government Employees
  • Organizations: Detroit Regional Chamber PAC, Emgage Action, Giffords, J Street, Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs, League of Conservation Voters Action Fund and 4 more
  • Newspapers: Detroit Free Press, The Detroit News

More about Debbie Dingell

Campaign website · Wikipedia · Ballotpedia

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Quick answers

What party is Debbie Dingell?
Debbie Dingell is running as a Democrat.
Is Debbie Dingell the incumbent?
Yes. Debbie Dingell currently holds this office.
Who is Debbie Dingell running against?
Heather Smiley, for Michigan U.S. House District 6.
Is Debbie Dingell liberal or conservative?
On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Debbie Dingell is moderately left, from their votes in Congress (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview). This comes from published research, not our opinion.
Should I vote for Debbie Dingell?
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