Federal
U.S. Representative, 3rd Congressional District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 3
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.
Covers part of Kent, Muskegon and Ottawa counties.
Taxes & budget
Terri DeBoerRepublican
- Supports cutting taxes and federal spending
Joe JockGreen
No documented position found.
Hillary ScholtenDemocratic
No documented position found.
Public safety
Terri DeBoerRepublican
- Supports stricter border enforcement and asylum reform
Joe JockGreen
No documented position found.
Hillary ScholtenDemocratic
- Supports an ICE investigation of a fatal Grand Rapids pursuitIn office
Education
Terri DeBoerRepublican
- Supports educational freedom and critical-thinking focused learning
Joe JockGreen
No documented position found.
Hillary ScholtenDemocratic
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Terri DeBoerRepublican
No documented position found.
Joe JockGreen
No documented position found.
Hillary ScholtenDemocratic
- Voted against H.R. 5334, citing tariff authority it grantsIn office
Roads & infrastructure
Terri DeBoerRepublican
No documented position found.
Joe JockGreen
No documented position found.
Hillary ScholtenDemocratic
- Secured West Michigan provisions in the 2026 water resources billIn office
Environment & parks
Terri DeBoerRepublican
- Supports expanding nuclear power and opposes energy mandates
Joe JockGreen
No documented position found.
Hillary ScholtenDemocratic
- Introduced bills requiring data centers to disclose energy, water useIn office
Health & human services
Terri DeBoerRepublican
- Supports Direct Primary Care and Health Savings Accounts
- Supports medical price transparency for patients
Joe JockGreen
No documented position found.
Hillary ScholtenDemocratic
- Introduced a bill capping out-of-pocket prescription drug costsIn office
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 7 issues covered in this race.