Michigan 3rd District
Hillary Scholten (D) holds this seat and is running again. 3 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
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Hillary Scholten
Democrat · holds this seat today
FLiberty Score FOn the liberty side in 48 of 99 votes and bills.
Raised $3,034,438 since January 2025: 67% from people, 29% from PACs and other committees, 3% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov
Terri DeBoer
Republican · former TV meteorologist, Republican nominee
ALiberty Score A100 out of 100 across 4 principles. Graded on what DeBoer has said and done, because I have no votes in Congress to count for DeBoer.
Raised $865,481 since January 2025: 86% from people, 11% transfers and other income, 2% from PACs and other committees. The filing at FEC.gov
Higher on Liberty Score: Terri DeBoer. Terri DeBoer: A, 100 out of 100 from words and actions, with no votes in Congress to count. Hillary Scholten: F, 45 out of 100 from recorded votes.
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A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.
Terri DeBoer, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for DeBoer, so the grade above comes from this list: what DeBoer has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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She says she would support small businesses by eliminating burdensome regulations.
“Support small businesses by eliminating burdensome regulations.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Less regulation is with liberty on this test.
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She says she would cut taxes, naming no tax.
“Cut taxes and reduce government spending to fight inflation.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
Lower taxes with no tax named is unclear.
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In her first televised interview she said biological men should not compete in girls and women's sports.
“There should not be biological men competing in girls and women's sports”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Keeping women's sport female is the with side of this measure.
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Her candidate profile says she will support a modern, lethal military.
“I will support a modern, lethal military and a fully secure border.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Backing a modern, lethal military is funding and equipping the armed forces.
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She says she would secure the border and enforce immigration laws.
“Secure the border and enforce immigration laws.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Securing the border and enforcing the law is with liberty on this test.
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She says she would remove dangerous criminals who entered the country illegally.
“Remove dangerous criminals who enter the country illegally.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Deporting those who break the law is with liberty on this test.
Also on the ballot
Joe Jock (Green).
Who is on the ballot: the state election offices, as listed on Wikipedia on November 3, 2026, checked against the candidate file of the Federal Election Commission. See a name that is wrong or missing? Say so in the discussion.
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