Grand Rapids could see its first Democratic representative in decades

(Detroit Free Press) It has been decades since the greater Grand Rapids area has had a Democratic representative in Congress, but the party has a chance to pick up a House seat there this cycle thanks to the state's latest round of redistricting.

Michigan’s new 3rd Congressional District, like the old one, is based around Grand Rapids. Unlike the old one, it now stretches west to the shores of Lake Michigan, covering parts of Muskegon and Ottawa counties. That includes the cities of Muskegon and Grand Haven.

New representation will also mark the new district — incumbent Rep. Peter Meijer, R-Grand Rapids Township, narrowly lost to primary challenger John Gibbs. Gibbs, a Republican who worked in the Department of Housing and Urban Development under former President Donald Trump's administration, now faces Democrat Hillary Scholten for the open seat. .........(more)

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