According to the Rothenberg Political Report, all of Michigan's congressional seats except for the 1st, 7th, 8th, and 11th districts were considered "safe" for the party of the incumbent.

Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan by district:[4] Dan Benishek Republican Dan Benishek Republican The 1st district includes the entire Upper Peninsula of Michigan and part of the Lower Peninsula.

[6] Former Kalkaska County Sheriff Jerry Cannon was recruited by Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Lon Johnson to challenge Benishek.

As of September 30, 2013, Huizenga had raised $537,109.30 for the 2014 election cycle, and had $402,388.39 cash on-hand available toward a presumed re-election bid.

As of September 30, 2013, Amash had raised $555,863.56 for the 2014 election cycle, and had $313,844.71 cash on-hand available toward a presumed re-election bid.

[32] Amash faced a primary challenge from investment manager Brian Ellis.

As of September 30, 2013, Camp had raised $1,607,226.02 for the 2014 election cycle, and had $3,198,099.13 cash on-hand available for a presumed re-election bid.

As of September 30, 2013, Kildee had raised $243,246.99 for the 2014 election cycle, and had $210,492.27 cash on-hand available for his re-election bid.

[73] He was unopposed in the August primary and would face Republican nominee Allen Hardwick in November.

As of September 30, 2013, Upton had raised $1,205,296.00 for the 2014 election cycle, and had $893,110.90 cash on-hand available for a presumed re-election bid.

[79] Upton was challenged for the Republican primary nomination by registered nurse Jim Bussler.

[80] Paul Clements, a professor at Western Michigan University, ran for the Democratic nomination.

[82] Upton's relatively disappointing performance in 2012 (winning with 55%, the smallest margin of his career, after outspending his opponent $4 million to $294,000), Clements' strong fundraising, and outside spending on behalf of Clements prompted speculation that Upton could suffer an upset loss.

[89] Attorney and former state representative Pam Byrnes was recruited by Michigan Democratic Party chairman Lon Johnson to challenge Walberg.

[98] Rogers had considering running for the U.S. Senate,[99] but ultimately declined,[100] before deciding to not to seek re-election.

[127] Republican candidate George Brikho caused controversy during the campaign, by suggesting Adolf Hitler was a better leader than Hillary Clinton.

[132] Miller declined an opportunity to run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Carl Levin, declaring her intention to seek re-election instead.

[137] Foreclosure attorney David Trott, a major campaign donor for Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential campaign and a close friend to Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, challenged Bentivolio in the Republican primary.

[139] First quarter, 2014 Federal Election Commission filings showed that Trott self-funded his campaign with over $800,000 while acquiring approximately $850,000 from donors.

[168] The Wayne County Clerk determined that Conyers did not supply enough valid signatures to make the primary ballot.

[169][170] While the Michigan Secretary of State confirmed the ruling, a federal judge ordered Conyers' name back on the ballot.

[172] Labor unions Organizations Gary Peters Democratic Brenda Lawrence Democratic The 14th district stretches from eastern Detroit westward to Farmington Hills, then north to the suburbs of Auburn Hills.

Peters did not run for re-election; he instead ran for the United States Senate seat being vacated by retiring Democrat Carl Levin in 2014.