Michigan's 3rd congressional district is a U.S. congressional district in

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. From 2003 to 2013, it consisted of the counties of

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and Ionia, as well as all except the northwestern portion of

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, including the city of Grand Rapids. The district was extended to

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after redistricting in 2012. In 2022, the district was extended to include portions of Muskegon County. The district is currently represented by

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, a member of the

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Major cities

* Grand Rapids *

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* Spring Lake

Recent election results in statewide races

History of 3rd congressional district

Prior to 1993, the 3rd congressional district largely consisted of

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and

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, along with about half the area of

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, as well as

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(including the city of

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, but not Portage and the adjacent south-ward township). With the redistricting, the old 3rd district was split between the 6th and 7th congressional districts, with most of Lansing itself going to the 8th congressional district. Meanwhile, the new 3rd district became the Grand Rapids district, covering much of the territory which had previously constituted the 5th district from 1873 to 1993. No Democrat had represented Grand Rapids in Congress since

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from 1974 to 1977, prior to redistricting due to the 1990 census, which took effect in 1993 and moved Grand Rapids from the 5th to the 3rd congressional district. However, following the 2020 census, the 3rd district was redrawn once again, and in the 2022 midterm elections Democratic candidate

was chosen to represent the district.

List of members representing the district

Recent election results

2012

2014

2016

2018

2020

2022

Notes

References

Govtrack.us for the 3rd District
– Lists current Senators and representative, and map showing district outline

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