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U.S. Representative, 4th Congressional District

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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 Allegan and Van Buren counties and part of Kalamazoo, Ottawa, Calhoun and Berrien counties.

Sean McCann

Democratic

State Senator

The gist

  • Supports extending ACA tax credits and lowering drug costs
  • Supports solar, wind and nuclear power over aging coal plants
  • Supports federal "Right to Repair" legislation for farm equipment
  • Supports public school funding and opposes diverting it
  • Pledges to overhaul ICE and hold agents accountable
  • Opposes DOGE cuts affecting the VA
  • Supports women making their own health care decisions
More about Sean
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  1. Supports extending ACA tax credits and lowering drug costs

    Issues — Sean McCann for Congress

    Campaign website · Sean McCann for Congress · seanmccannforcongress.com

    “Extend the ACA tax credits and reduce the cost of health care.”
  2. Supports solar, wind and nuclear power over aging coal plants

    Issues — Sean McCann for Congress

    Campaign website · Sean McCann for Congress · seanmccannforcongress.com

    “Solar, wind, and nuclear energy here in Michigan will help us support US energy independence, reduce pollution, and create good-paying jobs”
  3. Supports federal "Right to Repair" legislation for farm equipment

    Issues — Sean McCann for Congress

    Campaign website · Sean McCann for Congress · seanmccannforcongress.com

    “In Congress, I will push for “Right to Repair” legislation.”
  4. Supports public school funding and opposes diverting it

    Issues — Sean McCann for Congress

    Campaign website · Sean McCann for Congress · seanmccannforcongress.com

    “I believe every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, which is why I strongly support public education and funding our public schools.”
  5. Pledges to overhaul ICE and hold agents accountable

    Issues — Sean McCann for Congress

    Campaign website · Sean McCann for Congress · seanmccannforcongress.com

    “In Congress, I will do everything in my power to overhaul ICE and hold agents accountable for illegal actions.”
  6. Opposes DOGE cuts affecting the VA

    Issues — Sean McCann for Congress

    Campaign website · Sean McCann for Congress · seanmccannforcongress.com

    “In Congress, I’ll fight back against DOGE cuts impacting the VA that are undermining care.”
  7. Supports women making their own health care decisions

    About — Sean McCann for Congress

    Campaign website · Sean McCann for Congress · seanmccannforcongress.com

    “letting women make their own health care decisions, instead of politicians making it for them”
Photo of Bill Huizenga
Bill HuizengaOfficial portrait — U.S. House of Representatives

Bill Huizenga

RepublicanIncumbent

U.S. Representative; co-owner of Huizenga Gravel Inc.

The gist

  • Supports a bipartisan fiscal commission on the national debtIn office
  • Voted for a five-year farm bill with his orchard provisionsIn office
  • Voted for H.R. 6955 easing rules on community banksIn office
  • Introduced a bill to deport naturalized citizens convicted of terrorismIn office
  • Introduced a bipartisan bill expanding veteran suicide-prevention careIn office
  • Introduced a bill to train U.S. manufacturing workersIn office
  • Introduced a bill authorizing sanctions for foreign AI model theftIn office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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  1. Supports a bipartisan fiscal commission on the national debt

    Huizenga, Peters and Bipartisan Fiscal Forum Members Respond to Troubling Debt Milestone

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Bill Huizenga · Aug 20, 2026 · huizenga.house.gov

    “Addressing our looming fiscal challenges will take both parties, and a bipartisan fiscal commission is a practical step toward doing so.”
  2. Voted for a five-year farm bill with his orchard provisions

    Huizenga Votes to Lower Costs for Southwest Michigan Families and Farmers

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Bill Huizenga · Apr 30, 2026 · huizenga.house.gov

    “released the following statement after voting in support of a five-year farm bill”
  3. Voted for H.R. 6955 easing rules on community banks

    House Passes 2 Huizenga Measures in Bipartisan Bill to Help Main Street, Improve Affordability

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Bill Huizenga · Jul 21, 2026 · huizenga.house.gov

    “This legislation is designed to strengthen community banks, expand access to credit, and end debanking.”
  4. Introduced a bill to deport naturalized citizens convicted of terrorism

    Huizenga Introduces Deport the Terrorists Act

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Bill Huizenga · Jun 2, 2026 · huizenga.house.gov

    “If a naturalized citizen is convicted of committing, supporting, or financing acts of terror, they should lose their citizenship and swiftly be deported”
  5. Introduced a bipartisan bill expanding veteran suicide-prevention care

    Huizenga, Correa, Walberg Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Mental Health Outcomes, Prevent Veteran Suicide

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Bill Huizenga · May 13, 2026 · huizenga.house.gov

    “helping reduce veteran suicide rates by expanding access to evidence-based suicide prevention care”
  6. Introduced a bill to train U.S. manufacturing workers

    Huizenga, Olszewski, Kim, Thompson, and Bilirakis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen American Manufacturing

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Bill Huizenga · Jun 4, 2026 · huizenga.house.gov

    “help train the next generation of technicians, machinists, engineers, and production specialists”
  7. Introduced a bill authorizing sanctions for foreign AI model theft

    Huizenga Introduces Legislation to Stop China and Russia from Stealing American AI Models

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Bill Huizenga · Apr 20, 2026 · huizenga.house.gov

    “addresses this problem by authorizing discretionary sanctions, creating a name and shame list of AI thieves”

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