Michigan's 3rd congressional district is a
U.S. congressional district in
West Michigan
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. From 2003 to 2013, it consisted of the counties of
Barry and
Ionia
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, as well as all except the northwestern portion of
Kent
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, including the city of
Grand Rapids
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. In 2012 redistricting, the district was extended to
Battle Creek
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. In 2022, the district was condensed to the greater
Grand Rapids
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and
Muskegon areas, including portions of
Kent
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,
Muskegon, and
Ottawa
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counties. Redistricting removed
Barry,
Calhoun, and
Ionia
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counties.
The district is currently represented by
Hillary Scholten, a member of the
Democratic Party.
Counties and municipalities
For the
118th and successive Congresses (based on redistricting following the
2020 census), the district contains all or portions of the following counties and municipalities:
Kent County (15)
:
Ada Township,
Alpine Township,
Byron Township,
Cannon Township,
Cascade Charter Township,
East Grand Rapids,
Gaines Charter Township,
Grand Rapids
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,
Grand Rapids Charter Township,
Grandville,
Kentwood,
Plainfield Charter Township,
Rockford,
Walker,
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Muskegon County (12)
:
Fruitport,
Fruitport Charter Township,
Laketon Township (part; also
2nd
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),
Muskegon,
Muskegon Charter Township (part; also
2nd
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),
Muskegon Heights,
North Muskegon (part; also
2nd
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),
Norton Shores,
Ravenna
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,
Ravenna Township,
Roosevelt Park,
Sullivan Township
Ottawa County (13)
:
Allendale Charter Township,
Coopersville,
Crockery Township,
Ferrysburg,
Georgetown Charter Township,
Grand Haven,
Grand Haven Charter Township,
Polkton Charter Township,
Robinson Township,
Spring Lake,
Spring Lake Township,
Tallmadge Charter Township,
Wright Township
Recent election results from statewide races
History
Prior to 1993, the 3rd congressional district largely consisted of
Calhoun and
Eaton counties, about half of
Lansing
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and surrounding
Ingham County, and most of
Kalamazoo County (including the city of
Kalamazoo
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, but not
Portage
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and the adjacent south-ward township). With the redistricting, the old 3rd district was split between the 6th and 7th congressional districts, with Kalamazoo going to the 6th district and most of Lansing going to the 8th district. Meanwhile, the new 3rd district was redrawn to become the Grand Rapids-based 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
Richard Vander Veen 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, this time covering the more urban portions of
Muskegon County and northern
Ottawa County, which had previously been in the 2nd district. In the
2022 midterm elections Democratic candidate
Hillary Scholten was chosen to represent the district.
List of members representing the district
Recent election results
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
See also
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Michigan's congressional districts
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List of United States congressional districts
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Notes
References
Govtrack.us for the 3rd District– Lists current Senators and representative, and map showing district outline
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West Michigan
Barry County, Michigan
Ionia County, Michigan
Kent County, Michigan
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Constituencies established in 1843
1843 establishments in Michigan