2026 Elections · Michigan

Michigan's 4th 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 4th Congressional District in 2026?

Bill Huizenga (Republican), Sean McCann (Democratic) and Shafina Che Barnett (Green).

  • Bill HuizengaRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $5.4M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Bill Huizenga's sponsored bills →
  • Sean McCannDemocratic✓ Verified
    $4.3M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Shafina Che BarnettGreen✓ Verified

Where they stand

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

Where they differ: Bill Huizenga supports removing burdensome regulations and expanding access to capital to help small businesses grow in manufacturing, agriculture, and entrepreneurship, and he votes yea on bills supporting technology use, capital access, and financial protections 12. He also supports secure borders and safe communities, voting yea on bills enhancing prison staff safety and gun rights for veterans 78. Sean McCann supports lowering everyday costs and protecting and creating good-paying jobs in Southwest Michigan, and he says he will keep fighting to lower costs and protect Social Security and health care 34. He also supports expanding access to Medicaid, extending ACA tax credits, and lowering prescription drug costs 6.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueBill HuizengaRepublicanSean McCannDemocraticShafina Che BarnettGreen
Economy & Jobs

Huizenga supports removing burdensome regulations and expanding access to capital to help small businesses grow and hire in manufacturing, agriculture, and entrepreneurship sectors.

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

Bill Huizenga votes consistently yea on bills supporting technology use, capital access, privacy in purchases, TRIA reauthorization, and financial exploitation prevention.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

McCann supports lowering everyday costs and protecting and creating good-paying jobs in Southwest Michigan to make life more affordable for working families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

McCann says he will keep fighting to lower costs, protect Social Security and health care, and take on special interests for working people.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Bill Huizenga supports removing burdensome regulations and expanding access to capital to help small businesses grow and hire in manufacturing, agriculture, and entrepreneurship sectors 1. He votes consistently yea on bills supporting technology use, capital access, privacy in purchases, TRIA reauthorization, and financial exploitation prevention 2. Sean McCann supports lowering everyday costs and protecting and creating good-paying jobs in Southwest Michigan to make life more affordable for working families 3. He says he will keep fighting to lower costs, protect Social Security and health care, and take on special interests for working people 4.
Healthcare

Bill Huizenga votes yea on acts reauthorizing EARLY Act, rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

McCann supports expanding access to Medicaid, extending ACA tax credits, lowering prescription drug costs, and strengthening access to care in both rural and urban communities.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Healthcare: Bill Huizenga votes yea on acts reauthorizing EARLY Act, rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities 1. Sean McCann supports expanding access to Medicaid, extending ACA tax credits, lowering prescription drug costs, and strengthening access to care in both rural and urban communities 2.
Immigration

Bill Huizenga votes yea on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills, including Secure America Act and Stop Illegal Entry Act, but nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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No public position found. Check their site ↗

Public Safety & Crime

Huizenga supports secure borders, safe communities, and policies that restore order and protect Michigan families, standing with law enforcement.

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

Bill Huizenga votes yea on bills enhancing prison staff safety, gun rights for veterans, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

McCann supports cracking down on slumlords and disaster relief efforts to improve public safety and community well-being.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Bill Huizenga supports secure borders, safe communities, and policies that restore order and protect Michigan families, standing with law enforcement 1. He votes yea on bills enhancing prison staff safety, gun rights for veterans, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets 2. Sean McCann supports cracking down on slumlords and disaster relief efforts to improve public safety and community well-being 3.
Abortion

No public position found. Check their site ↗

McCann says he wants to protect women's right to choose.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

Huizenga leads the fight to rein in Washington spending, pushing for fiscal discipline to combat inflation and lower costs for essentials like energy, groceries, and housing.

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

Bill Huizenga votes yea on tax relief, budget resolutions, and various appropriations acts including national security and agriculture funding.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

McCann supports easing the tax burden for regular folks, expanding the working families tax cut, ending the retirement tax, and opposing massive tax breaks for billionaires and big corporations.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Bill Huizenga leads efforts to reduce federal spending and promote fiscal discipline aimed at lowering costs for essentials such as energy, groceries, and housing 1. He has voted in favor of tax relief, budget resolutions, and appropriations acts covering national security and agriculture funding 2. Sean McCann advocates for reducing taxes on working families by expanding tax cuts and ending the retirement tax, while opposing large tax breaks for billionaires and corporations 3.
Energy & Environment

Huizenga supports expanding American energy production to reduce dependence on foreign sources, lowering energy prices and utility bills for Michigan families and businesses.

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

Bill Huizenga votes yea on conservation and consumer choice acts but nay on Diesel Emissions Reduction Act and disapproval of EPA rule.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

McCann supports building domestic energy infrastructure, promoting solar, wind, and nuclear energy, and opposes keeping aging coal plants open due to environmental and cost concerns.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Bill Huizenga supports expanding American energy production to reduce dependence on foreign sources and lower energy prices and utility bills for Michigan families and businesses 1. He votes yea on conservation and consumer choice acts but nay on the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act and disapproval of an EPA rule 2. Sean McCann supports building domestic energy infrastructure, promoting solar, wind, and nuclear energy, and opposes keeping aging coal plants open due to environmental and cost concerns 3.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Bill Huizenga votes nay on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, yea on defense authorization and veterans clinic naming, and yea on FISA amendments.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

McCann criticizes Bill Huizenga’s support for Trump’s tariffs and war policies, emphasizing the negative impact on Michigan jobs and farmers.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Bill Huizenga supports removing burdensome regulations and expanding access to capital to help small businesses grow and hire in manufacturing, agriculture, and entrepreneurship sectors. He votes consistently yea on bills supporting technology use, capital access, privacy in purchases, TRIA reauthorization, and financial exploitation prevention. Sean McCann supports lowering everyday costs and protecting and creating good-paying jobs in Southwest Michigan to make life more affordable for working families. He says he will keep fighting to lower costs, protect Social Security and health care, and take on special interests for working people.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Bill Huizenga votes yea on acts reauthorizing EARLY Act, rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities. Sean McCann supports expanding access to Medicaid, extending ACA tax credits, lowering prescription drug costs, and strengthening access to care in both rural and urban communities.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Bill Huizenga supports secure borders, safe communities, and policies that restore order and protect Michigan families, standing with law enforcement. He votes yea on bills enhancing prison staff safety, gun rights for veterans, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets. Sean McCann supports cracking down on slumlords and disaster relief efforts to improve public safety and community well-being.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Bill Huizenga leads efforts to reduce federal spending and promote fiscal discipline aimed at lowering costs for essentials such as energy, groceries, and housing. He has voted in favor of tax relief, budget resolutions, and appropriations acts covering national security and agriculture funding. Sean McCann advocates for reducing taxes on working families by expanding tax cuts and ending the retirement tax, while opposing large tax breaks for billionaires and corporations.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Bill Huizenga supports expanding American energy production to reduce dependence on foreign sources and lower energy prices and utility bills for Michigan families and businesses. He votes yea on conservation and consumer choice acts but nay on the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act and disapproval of an EPA rule. Sean McCann supports building domestic energy infrastructure, promoting solar, wind, and nuclear energy, and opposes keeping aging coal plants open due to environmental and cost concerns.