Scholten leads DeBoer in Michigan 3rd District

Democratic Representative Hillary Scholten holds an early lead over Republican challenger Terri DeBoer in Michigan's third congressional district. Early returns show Scholten ahead as votes are counted across the Grand Rapids area.

U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten (D-MI) joins U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin, (D-MD) and state Sen. Sean McCann (D-MI) for a town hall event on the cost of living in Saugatuck, MI, on August 25, 2026. McCann is a Democrat running for Congress in the 4th District against incumbent GOP Rep. Bill Huizenga.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten leads Republican challenger Terri DeBoer with 78% of the vote in Michigan's 3rd congressional district race. The early figures cover 7.5% of ballots counted in the contest. Scholten seeks a third term representing the district following her historic victory in 2022.