Michigan's 3rd Congressional District: Map, Representative, Demographics
Counties in this district
- Kent County
- Muskegon County
- Ottawa County
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Your representatives
Hillary J. Scholten
Democrat
Representative since Jan 3, 2023
Raised $2,329,122 · Cash on hand $1,356,573 (2026 cycle) · FEC filing ↗ · Through Jul 15, 2026
How Hillary J. Scholten voted
| Date | Measure | Position | Chamber result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Nay | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Nay | Passed |
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2026 elections
Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Past results
2022 general election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillary ScholtenWinner | D | 185,989 | 54.87% |
| John Gibbs | R | 142,229 | 41.96% |
| Jamie Lewis | LIB | 6,634 | 1.96% |
| Louis Palus | WC | 4,136 | 1.22% |
2020 general election
Held under different district lines
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter MeijerWinner | R | 213,649 | 52.96% |
| Hillary Scholten | D | 189,769 | 47.04% |
| Richard David Fuentes | Write-in | 1 | 0.00% |
Demographics
| Measure | This district | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 791,175 | 10,140,459 | 340,110,990 |
| Median age (years) | 36.5 | 40.4 | 39.2 |
| Median household income | $77,215 | $72,389 | $81,604 |
| Below poverty level | 11.4% | 13.4% | 12.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 39.5% | 33.3% | 36.8% |
| Race and ethnicity | |||
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 11.1% | 6.1% | 20.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | |||
| White alone | 70.0% | 71.6% | 56.3% |
| Black or African American alone | 10.3% | 12.9% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone | 3.0% | 3.7% | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, Some Other Race alone, Two or More Races | 5.4% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Foreign-born | 7.6% | 7.7% | 14.8% |
| Veterans (civilian adults 18+) | 4.6% | 5.4% | 5.9% |
Census estimates. American Community Survey 2024 1-year, Data Profile ↗