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Michigan's 3rd Congressional District (MI-3)

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Hillary Scholten, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2023.

The district includes parts of Kent, Ottawa, and Muskegon counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 779,539, a median household income of $78,245, and a median age of 35.8. Of residents 25 and older, 38.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Hillary Scholten, U.S. Representative for Michigan's 3rd District
Hillary Scholten

U.S. Representative for Michigan's 3rd District · Democrat

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2026 election

Scholten has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 3 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

3 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 MI-3 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for MI-3 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Hillary Scholten (incumbent)Democratic$2,329,122$1,356,573Jul 15
Terri DeboerRepublican$551,697$361,355Jul 15
Ryan CushmanRepublican$116,384$0Aug 14

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
779,539
Median household income
$78,245
Median age
35.8
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.6%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Michigan senators

Neighboring districts

  • MI-2 · John Moolenaar (R)
  • MI-4 · Bill Huizenga (R)

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