Hillary Scholten, D-Grand Rapids, won her reelection bid in Michigan’s 3 rd Congressional District, as she defeated to Republican challenger Paul Hudson.  With an estimated 99% of the vote counted, Scholten received 54% of the vote while Hudson received 44%.

Between redistricting and incumbents forgoing reelection, four congressional seats in Michigan were key targets as the parties vied for control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Republicans sought to flip two open congressional seats in central Michigan as the GOP tries to broaden its majority.

Hillary Scholten won reelection to a House seat representing Michigan on Wednesday. Scholten was an attorney for the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center before running for the 3rd Congressional District seat once held by Gerald Ford.

U.S. Rep Hillary Scholten (D-Grand Rapids) has won reelection in Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District, maintaining Democrats’ foothold in historically Republican West Michigan. The Associated Press declared Scholten the winner over Republican challenger Paul Hudson to represent Grand Rapids and the surrounding areas in Congress.

Democrat Hillary Scholten wins reelection to U.S. House in Michigan's 3rd Congressional District. Got a question? Put a reporter on it. Ever think of a question that you wish someone would answer? Let us know and we may be able to look into it for you.