2026 Elections · Michigan

Michigan's 3rd Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Michigan congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in Michigan's 3rd Congressional District in 2026?

Hillary Scholten (Democratic), Terri DeBoer (Republican) and Joe Jock (Green).

  • Hillary ScholtenDemocraticIncumbent✓ Verified
    $2.9M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Hillary Scholten's sponsored bills →
  • Terri DeBoerRepublican✓ Verified
    $857K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Joe JockGreen✓ Verified
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Hillary Scholten votes yea on acts supporting small business and financial protection but nay on privacy in purchases, and she supports lowering healthcare costs and protecting coverage for pre-existing conditions 14. Terri DeBoer supports cutting taxes and reducing government spending to fight inflation, and she promotes a patient-centered healthcare system with expanded choice and competition 27. Joe Jock proposes redirecting subsidies from large corporations to small businesses through co-op loans and says healthcare distribution should be publicly owned and not for profit 38.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 16, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueHillary ScholtenDemocraticTerri DeBoerRepublicanJoe JockGreen
Economy & Jobs

Scholten votes yea on acts supporting small business, financial protection, and technology use, but nay on privacy in purchases.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

DeBoer supports cutting taxes and reducing government spending to fight inflation, eliminating burdensome regulations on small businesses, and promoting innovation, competition, and job creation.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Jock proposes redirecting subsidies from highly profitable large corporations to small businesses through co-op loans.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Hillary Scholten votes in favor of acts supporting small business, financial protection, and technology use, but votes against privacy in purchases 1. Terri DeBoer supports cutting taxes and reducing government spending to fight inflation, eliminating burdensome regulations on small businesses, and promoting innovation, competition, and job creation 2. Joe Jock proposes redirecting subsidies from highly profitable large corporations to small businesses through co-op loans 3.
Healthcare

Scholten supports lowering healthcare and prescription drug costs, protecting coverage for pre-existing conditions, and expanding the Affordable Care Act.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Scholten votes yea on rural care and patient support acts, but nay on lowering premiums and Medicaid harm prevention.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

DeBoer supports expanding healthcare choice and competition to lower costs and putting patients and doctors in charge of healthcare decisions instead of insurance companies or bureaucrats.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

DeBoer promotes what she calls a patient-centered health care system.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Jock says health care distribution should not be for profit and that the public should own distribution networks.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Hillary Scholten supports lowering healthcare and prescription drug costs, protecting coverage for pre-existing conditions, and expanding the Affordable Care Act 1. She voted yea on rural care and patient support acts, but nay on lowering premiums and Medicaid harm prevention 2. Terri DeBoer supports expanding healthcare choice and competition to lower costs and putting patients and doctors in charge of healthcare decisions instead of insurance companies or bureaucrats 3. She promotes what she calls a patient-centered health care system 4. Joe Jock says health care distribution should not be for profit and that the public should own distribution networks 5.
Immigration

Scholten votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills, but yea on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

DeBoer supports securing the border, enforcing immigration laws, stopping illegal immigration and human exploitation, removing dangerous criminals who enter illegally, and reforming the asylum process.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

DeBoer's campaign lists border security as a focus issue.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Where they differ on Immigration: Hillary Scholten votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but voted yea on a national emergency resolution 1. Terri DeBoer supports securing the border, enforcing immigration laws, stopping illegal immigration and human exploitation, removing dangerous criminals who enter illegally, and reforming the asylum process 2. DeBoer's campaign also lists border security as a focus issue 3.
Public Safety & Crime

Scholten votes yea on acts enhancing prison staff safety, bail reform, and violent offender laws, but nay on privacy and gun rights bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found.

Abortion

Scholten supports protecting a woman's right to choose and reproductive healthcare decisions free from government control.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found.

Taxes & Government Spending

Scholten votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension, but nay on budget and appropriations resolutions.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

DeBoer's campaign lists reducing federal spending as a focus issue.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Jock says tax breaks for billionaires and corporations should instead go to the working class.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Hillary Scholten votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension, but nay on budget and appropriations resolutions 1. Terri DeBoer's campaign lists reducing federal spending as a focus issue 2. Joe Jock says tax breaks for billionaires and corporations should instead go to the working class 3.
Energy & Environment

Scholten supports protecting the environment, combating climate change, investing in renewable energy, and safeguarding the Great Lakes and drinking water.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Scholten supports protecting the environment and Great Lakes by securing investments in water resources, restoring rivers, and advancing conservation efforts through legislation and funding.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Scholten votes yea on multiple environmental protection and conservation acts, but nay on EPA rule disapproval and HEATS Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

DeBoer supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy including expanding nuclear energy, opposing costly energy mandates, and balancing environmental stewardship with economic growth and energy independence.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Jock proposes phasing in renewable power requirements, starting with federal buildings, then state and corporate buildings.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Hillary Scholten supports protecting the environment, combating climate change, investing in renewable energy, and safeguarding the Great Lakes and drinking water 1. She also supports securing investments in water resources, restoring rivers, and advancing conservation efforts through legislation and funding 2. Scholten has voted yea on multiple environmental protection and conservation acts, but nay on EPA rule disapproval and the HEATS Act 3. Joe Jock proposes phasing in renewable power requirements, starting with federal buildings, then state and corporate buildings 4.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Scholten votes yea on resolutions to remove US forces from hostilities and veterans clinic naming, but nay on defense authorization and surveillance extension.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Jock opposes foreign-government-aligned lobbying such as AIPAC and supports ending unconditional U.S. military aid to Israel.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Hillary Scholten voted yea on resolutions to remove US forces from hostilities and veterans clinic naming, but voted nay on defense authorization and surveillance extension 1. Joe Jock opposes foreign-government-aligned lobbying such as AIPAC and supports ending unconditional U.S. military aid to Israel 2.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Hillary Scholten votes in favor of acts supporting small business, financial protection, and technology use, but votes against privacy in purchases. Terri DeBoer supports cutting taxes and reducing government spending to fight inflation, eliminating burdensome regulations on small businesses, and promoting innovation, competition, and job creation. Joe Jock proposes redirecting subsidies from highly profitable large corporations to small businesses through co-op loans.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Hillary Scholten supports lowering healthcare and prescription drug costs, protecting coverage for pre-existing conditions, and expanding the Affordable Care Act. She voted yea on rural care and patient support acts, but nay on lowering premiums and Medicaid harm prevention. Terri DeBoer supports expanding healthcare choice and competition to lower costs and putting patients and doctors in charge of healthcare decisions instead of insurance companies or bureaucrats. She promotes what she calls a patient-centered health care system. Joe Jock says health care distribution should not be for profit and that the public should own distribution networks.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Hillary Scholten votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but voted yea on a national emergency resolution. Terri DeBoer supports securing the border, enforcing immigration laws, stopping illegal immigration and human exploitation, removing dangerous criminals who enter illegally, and reforming the asylum process. DeBoer's campaign also lists border security as a focus issue.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Hillary Scholten votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension, but nay on budget and appropriations resolutions. Terri DeBoer's campaign lists reducing federal spending as a focus issue. Joe Jock says tax breaks for billionaires and corporations should instead go to the working class.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Hillary Scholten supports protecting the environment, combating climate change, investing in renewable energy, and safeguarding the Great Lakes and drinking water. She also supports securing investments in water resources, restoring rivers, and advancing conservation efforts through legislation and funding. Scholten has voted yea on multiple environmental protection and conservation acts, but nay on EPA rule disapproval and the HEATS Act. Joe Jock proposes phasing in renewable power requirements, starting with federal buildings, then state and corporate buildings.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Hillary Scholten voted yea on resolutions to remove US forces from hostilities and veterans clinic naming, but voted nay on defense authorization and surveillance extension. Joe Jock opposes foreign-government-aligned lobbying such as AIPAC and supports ending unconditional U.S. military aid to Israel.