Government Reform
Pettus’s 2026 answers support FOIA access, whistleblower protections, independent audits and scrutiny of federal contracts and grants.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
C. Mia Pettus
Candidate for U.S. House · Michigan · District 8
THE PERSON
Background
C. Mia Pettus describes former service as a Philadelphia police officer and a civilian Navy federal police officer in her 2026 questionnaire. She also identifies work as a researcher, digital creator and PALS Report publisher.
Roots
- Former police work and publishing, as reported in her questionnaire
Background sources checked November 3, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Environment/Climate
She proposes scrutiny of data centers’ energy, water and infrastructure impacts and protections against shifting costs to residents.
Source checked November 3, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Crime/Justice
She supports warrants and controls on access, retention, sharing and deletion of automated license-plate data.
Source checked November 3, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 8 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked November 3, 2026.
Michigan Department of State · Official November general election candidate listing ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.