Christina Hines

Christina Hines is a former Wayne and Washtenaw County prosecutor and a Macomb County mother of three who won the Democratic primary on August 4, 2026. She faces Army veteran Michael Bouchard Jr. for the open seat John James is leaving to run for governor, and Cook Political Report rates the race a toss-up.

On the ballot against Michael Bouchard Jr. (R)

Why it matters: Michigan Public reports the outcome in this open, toss-up seat could help decide which party controls Congress.

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The race at a glance

Race ratingToss-upCook Political Report, Oct 26 source

In Christina's own words

Working families across this district deserve a representative who will finally put them first.

Christina Hines, Statement after winning the Democratic primary, as reported by States Newsroom, Aug 4 source

Where Christina stands

Lower costs: She says she will fight to lower the cost of groceries, gas and health care and take on politicians and corporations that exploit working families. source
Government corruption: She refuses corporate PAC money and supports banning members of Congress from trading stocks. source
Voting rights and reproductive freedom: Michigan Public lists protecting voting rights and reproductive freedom among her priorities, along with lowering health care costs. source
Safe communities: She backs law enforcement resources to prevent violent crime and wants to protect kids and seniors online. source

The record

Spent about a decade in the Wayne and Washtenaw County prosecutor's offices, including as head of the Washtenaw special victims unit.
Lost the 2024 race for Macomb County prosecutor; this is her first run for Congress.
Grew up in Macomb County, attended the University of Michigan and earned her law degree at Wayne State.

ConfidentialThe GOP File

The file on Michael Bouchard Jr.

Bouchard is a former U.S. Army captain who served in the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions, and he is the son of longtime Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard. Michigan Public describes no prior elected office or policy record. source
President Donald Trump endorsed Bouchard before the August primary, and a rival candidate, Robert Lulgjuraj, suspended his campaign on July 14 after the endorsement. source
Bouchard's FEC candidate page shows $2,884,259 in total receipts and $1,573,470 cash on hand through October 14, 2026. source

Endorsed by

EMILY's List Giffords PAC Brady Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham

In the files

Security

Treasury proposes rule limiting U.S. investment in Chinese and Russian AI, supercomputing

Treasury proposed a rule Thursday to restrict American money flowing into advanced technology in China, Russia, North Korea and other adversary countries. It is a first step: the public gets to comment before a final rule is issued.

Oct 23, 12:52 AM ET

Profile sources: 1, 2, 3

Race data checked Monday, October 26, 2026. Quotes on this page were matched word for word against their sources.