Chris Gilmer-Hill

Candidate for Michigan House of Representatives in Detroit, MI

Chris Gilmer-Hill is a candidate for Representative in State Legislature District 8 in Michigan State House District 8, Michigan — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Deanne Austin, Fedor Kinaya, Helena Scott, Bruce P. Langran, Tonya Renay Wells.

Chris Gilmer-Hill is an environmental justice advocate, union member, and democratic socialist running for the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 8. A lifelong resident of Detroit, he has served on the policy team for the Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition. His platform focuses on lowering energy costs by taking on utility companies, addressing housing affordability through tenant protections and social housing, and supporting a single-payer healthcare system.