Michigan's 3rd Congressional District

Michigan's 3rd Congressional District is represented by Hillary Scholten (Democrat), who has held the seat since 2023. Scholten has an overall VoteSee report card grade of C, voted in 96% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Democratic majority 93% of the time. The district includes Grand Rapids, Wyoming, and Kentwood. It takes in all or part of 3 counties, and 72% of residents live in Kent County. About 780,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $78,245.

Current Representative

Hillary Scholten (Democrat) has represented Michigan's 3rd Congressional District since 2023.

VoteSee report card grade: C
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 96% of roll-call votes on bills
Votes with the Democrat majority: 93%

See Hillary Scholten's full voting record and issue positions →

2026 Election

U.S. House: Michigan 3rd District

Winner: Hillary Scholten.

Incumbent Hillary Scholten is running for re-election. 3 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.

Hillary Scholten (Democratic), incumbent: raised $3.0M, $1.5M cash on hand; VoteSee report card C; 96% attendance; votes with the Democratic majority 93% of the time
Terri DeBoer (Republican): raised $865K, $70K cash on hand
Joe Jock (Green)

Polls: No public polls

See the full 2026 race →

District Demographics

Population: 779,539
Median household income: $78,245
Median age: 36
Median home value: $276,800
Bachelor's degree or higher: 38.6%

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, 119th Congress boundaries.

How Scholten Voted Recently

Yea on American Enrichment Deployment Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Retire through Ownership Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Ratepayer Protection Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed

Breaks with the Democrat majority

Yea on Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 (Sep 3, 2026) — Passed
No on National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (Jul 21, 2026) — Agreed to
Yea on Main Street Act (Jul 21, 2026) — Passed

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented Michigan's 3rd Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

Peter Meijer — Republican (2021–2023)
Justin Amash — Libertarian (2011–2021)
Vernon Ehlers — Republican (1993–2011)
Paul Henry — Republican (1993)
Howard Wolpe — Democrat (1979–1993)
Garry Brown — Republican (1967–1979)
Paul Todd — Democrat (1965–1967)
August Johansen — Republican (1955–1965)
Paul Shafer — Republican (1937–1955)
Henry Kimball — Republican (1935–1937)
Verner Main — Republican (1935–1937)
Joseph Hooper — Republican (1925–1935)

Where the District Is

Michigan's 3rd Congressional District covers 805 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

Kent County (part): 72% of residents
Muskegon County (part): 14% of residents
Ottawa County (part): 14% of residents

Largest communities

Grand Rapids
Wyoming
Kentwood
Muskegon
Forest Hills
Walker
Norton Shores
Allendale (part)