Michigan District 3
Tue, Nov 3 · Seat held by Hillary J. Scholten Democratic since Jan 2023
Terri DeBoerRepublicanHillary J. ScholtenDemocratic · IncumbentAge 44 · 3 years in Congress
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Hillary J. Scholten (D) 53.7, Paul Hudson (R) 43.8, Louis Palus (O) 1.3
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- Hillary J. ScholtenIncumbentDemocratic
- Terri DeBoerRepublican
- Joe JockGreen
- Margin since 2022
- 3.0 points toward Republicans
Side by side
Left column: DeBoerRight column: Scholten
- Total receipts, 2025-2026 cycle, through Oct 14
- $865K
- $3.0M
- Cash on hand
- $70K
- $1.5M
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeScholtenNo published score for DeBoer
Where the money came from
- Individuals
- $745K
- $2.0M
- PACs and other committees
- $22K
- $886K
- Party committees
- $0
- $1K
- Candidate’s own money
- $0
- $0
- Loans from the candidate
- $0
- $0
As each campaign reported to the FEC. Some money has no line here, so these may not add up to the total. Committees giving to Terri DeBoer. Committees giving to Hillary J. Scholten.
Money: FEC bulk data, through Oct 14. One or more are matched to the FEC by name, party and seat, so a total could belong to someone else.
How these are counted
Total receipts line of each candidate’s principal campaign committee, 2025-2026 cycle. Other sites may show career, six-year or all-committee totals, which differ. DeBoer: $865,481 received, $70,281 cash on hand. Scholten: $3,034,438 received, $1,531,772 cash on hand. The spectrum is a published research score, not our rating. How this works.
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 420,289
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Michigan District 3, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHillary J. ScholtenWon Democratic 225,51053.7% RepublicanPaul Hudson Republican 183,95243.8% OtherLouis Palus Other 5,5461.3% LibertarianAlex Avery Libertarian 5,2811.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 338,988
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Michigan District 3, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHillary J. ScholtenWon Democratic 185,98954.9% RepublicanJohn Gibbs Republican 142,22942.0% LibertarianJamie Lewis Libertarian 6,6342.0% OtherLouis Palus Other 4,1361.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 403,419
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Michigan District 3, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPeter MeijerWon Republican 213,64953.0% DemocraticHillary Scholten Democratic 189,76947.0% Richard David Fuentes Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 310,740
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Michigan District 3, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJustin AmashWon Republican 169,10754.4% DemocraticCathy Albro Democratic 134,18543.2% OtherTed Gerrard Other 7,4452.4% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 30.0%
1976 to 2024: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024, retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
District numbers are reused after each redistricting, so rows on older lines cover different territory than today's Michigan District 3.
All elections (25 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 420,289
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Michigan District 3, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHillary J. ScholtenWon Democratic 225,51053.7% RepublicanPaul Hudson Republican 183,95243.8% OtherLouis Palus Other 5,5461.3% LibertarianAlex Avery Libertarian 5,2811.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 338,988
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Michigan District 3, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHillary J. ScholtenWon Democratic 185,98954.9% RepublicanJohn Gibbs Republican 142,22942.0% LibertarianJamie Lewis Libertarian 6,6342.0% OtherLouis Palus Other 4,1361.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 403,419
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Michigan District 3, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPeter MeijerWon Republican 213,64953.0% DemocraticHillary Scholten Democratic 189,76947.0% Richard David Fuentes Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 310,740
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Michigan District 3, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJustin AmashWon Republican 169,10754.4% DemocraticCathy Albro Democratic 134,18543.2% OtherTed Gerrard Other 7,4452.4% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 342,365
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Michigan District 3, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJustin AmashWon Republican 203,54559.5% DemocraticDouglas Smith Democratic 128,40037.5% OtherTed Gerrard Other 10,4203.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 217,165
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Michigan District 3, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJustin AmashWon Republican 125,75457.9% DemocraticBob Goodrich Democratic 84,72039.0% GreenTonya Duncan Green 6,6913.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 326,283
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Michigan District 3, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJustin AmashWon Republican 171,67552.6% DemocraticSteve Pestka Democratic 144,10844.2% LibertarianBill Gelineau Libertarian 10,4983.2% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 224,063
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Michigan District 3, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJustin AmashWon Republican 133,71459.7% DemocraticPat Miles Democratic 83,95337.5% LibertarianJames Rogers Libertarian 2,6771.2% OtherTed Gerrard Other 2,1441.0% GreenCharlie Shick Green 1,5750.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 333,518
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Michigan District 3, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVernon J EhlersWon Republican 203,79961.1% DemocraticHenry Sanchez Democratic 117,96135.4% LibertarianErwin J Haas Libertarian 11,7583.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 271,352
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Michigan District 3, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVernon J EhlersWon Republican 171,21263.1% DemocraticJames R Rinck Democratic 93,84634.6% LibertarianJeff A Steinport Libertarian 3,7021.4% GreenRodger Gurk Green 2,5921.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 322,103
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Michigan District 3, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVernon J EhlersWon Republican 214,46566.6% DemocraticPeter H Hickey Democratic 101,39531.5% LibertarianWarren Adams Libertarian 3,6951.1% OtherMarcel J Sales Other 2,5480.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 218,855
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Michigan District 3, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVernon J EhlersWon Republican 153,13170.0% DemocraticKathryn Lynnes Democratic 61,98728.3% LibertarianTom Quinn Libertarian 2,6131.2% OtherRichard Lucey Other 1,1240.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 276,263
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Michigan District 3, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVernon J EhlersWon Republican 179,53965.0% DemocraticTimothy W Steele Democratic 91,30933.1% LibertarianErwin J Haas Libertarian 2,4030.9% OtherTom Grego Other 1,0930.4% OtherKenneth L Lowndes Other 1,0530.4% OtherJerry Berta Other 8660.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 200,251
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Michigan District 3, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVernon J EhlersWon Republican 146,36473.1% DemocraticJohn Ferguson Jr Democratic 49,48924.7% LibertarianErwin J Haas Libertarian 2,5371.3% OtherLucille Wiggins Other 1,8610.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 247,043
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Michigan District 3, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVernon J EhlersWon Republican 169,46668.6% DemocraticBetsy J Flory Democratic 72,79129.5% LibertarianErwin J Haas Libertarian 2,9941.2% OtherEric Anderson Other 1,7390.7% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 530.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 185,077
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Michigan District 3, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVernon J EhlersWon Republican 136,71173.9% DemocraticBetsy J Flory Democratic 43,58023.5% LibertarianBarrie Leslie Konicov Libertarian 2,9601.6% OtherSusan H Normandin Other 1,8151.0% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 110.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 264,948
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Michigan District 3, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul B HenryWon Republican 162,45161.3% DemocraticCarol S Kooistra Democratic 95,92736.2% LibertarianRichard Whitelock Libertarian 3,2321.2% OtherSusan Normandin Other 3,2281.2% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 1100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 142,390
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Michigan District 3, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward WolpeWon Democratic 82,37657.9% RepublicanBrad Haskins Republican 60,00742.1% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 70.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 196,375
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Michigan District 3, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward WolpeWon Democratic 112,60557.3% RepublicanCal Allgaier Republican 83,76942.7% OtherOther Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 130,400
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Michigan District 3, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward WolpeWon Democratic 78,72060.4% RepublicanJackie McGregor Republican 51,67839.6% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 201,224
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Michigan District 3, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward WolpeWon Democratic 106,50552.9% RepublicanJackie McGregor Republican 94,71447.1% OtherOther Other 50.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 171,961
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Michigan District 3, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward WolpeWon Democratic 96,84256.3% RepublicanRichard L Milliman Republican 73,31542.6% LibertarianRobert S Holderbaum Libertarian 1,1110.6% OtherLizzie M Hudson Other 6930.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 217,414
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Michigan District 3, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward WolpeWon Democratic 113,08052.0% RepublicanJames S Gilmore Republican 102,59147.2% LibertarianCharles Todd Libertarian 8910.4% OtherSusan K Wells Other 8430.4% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 90.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 163,510
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Michigan District 3, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward WolpeWon Democratic 83,93251.3% RepublicanGarry Brown Republican 79,57248.7% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 60.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 196,158
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Michigan District 3, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGarry BrownWon Republican 99,23150.6% DemocraticHoward Wolpe Democratic 95,26148.6% OtherTimothy W Walter Other 1,2080.6% LibertarianCharles H Todd Libertarian 3340.2% OtherLeda J Stevens Other 1240.1%
More about this race
Candidates on the ballot
- Hillary J. ScholtenIncumbentDemocratic
- Terri DeBoerRepublican
- Joe JockGreen
Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com, dated Oct 28
Shift since 2022: 3.0 points toward Republicans (Democratic by 12.9 in 2022, Democratic by 9.9 in 2024).
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2024 US House margin
- D 15+ pts
- D 5 to 15 pts
- D under 5 pts
- R under 5 pts
- R 5 to 15 pts
- R 15+ pts
- Other winner
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Show these districts as a list (13)
- Michigan District 1· Jack Bergman (R), Republican by 21.2 points, 2024
- Michigan District 2· John R. Moolenaar (R), Republican by 33.4 points, 2024
- Michigan District 3· Hillary J. Scholten (D), Democratic by 9.9 points, 2024
- Michigan District 4· Bill Huizenga (R), Republican by 11.7 points, 2024
- Michigan District 5· Tim Walberg (R), Republican by 32.9 points, 2024
- Michigan District 6· Debbie Dingell (D), Democratic by 27.0 points, 2024
- Michigan District 7· Tom Barrett (R), Republican by 3.7 points, 2024
- Michigan District 8· Kristen McDonald Rivet (D), Democratic by 6.6 points, 2024
- Michigan District 9· Lisa C. McClain (R), Republican by 37.3 points, 2024
- Michigan District 10· John James (R), Republican by 6.1 points, 2024
- Michigan District 11· Haley M. Stevens (D), Democratic by 18.6 points, 2024
- Michigan District 12· Rashida Tlaib (D), Democratic by 44.3 points, 2024
- Michigan District 13· Shri Thanedar (D), Democratic by 44.1 points, 2024
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Sources: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024 (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; unitedstates/congress-legislators (current) (CC0-1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by the @unitedstates project volunteers (rosters from official congressional sources) from official returns, not an official source.
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