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CIVIC HERALD

U.S. House · MI-3

This matchup isn't final yet — primaries are still underway in this state.

An incumbent has a record; a challenger has statements. We show each what it is.

Incumbent · Has a record

Hillary J. Scholten

Representative · MI · Democrat

Stray indexpending review

Says vs. does — per issue

Enforcement & security
2 votesanalysis
says
does+58
Disability access
analysis
says+80
does
Firearms
1 voteanalysis
says
does+22
Farm policy & subsidies
2 votesanalysis
says
does0
Sentencing & corrections
1 voteanalysis
says
does+72
Market protections
2 votesanalysis
says
does0
Corporate concentration
2 votesanalysis
says
does0
Drugs & enforcement
2 votesanalysis
says
does0
Land use & zoning
1 voteanalysis
says
does−68
Pollution & development
2 votesanalysis
says
does0
Renters & rent
1 voteanalysis
says
does+30
Greenhouse-gas policy
2 votesanalysis
says
does0
Role of government
2 votesanalysis
says
does+23
Use of force
1 voteanalysis
says
does+55
Public works
4 votesanalysis
says+65
does0
gap +65
Levels of legal immigration
1 voteanalysis
says
does+35
Policing & funding
1 voteanalysis
says
does+55
LGBTQ+ policy
2 votesanalysis
says
does0
Public school funding
analysis
says+60
does
Trade & tariffs
2 votesanalysis
says
does0
SNAP & nutrition
2 votesanalysis
says
does0
Federal lands & resources
2 votesanalysis
says
does0
Government role in coverage
analysis
says+80
does
Animal protection
2 votesanalysis
says
does0
Substance use & mental health
3 votesanalysis
says
does+52
Refugee & asylum policy
1 voteanalysis
says
does+55
Religious exemptions
2 votesanalysis
says
does0
Federal vs. state/local
1 voteanalysis
says
does−45
Regulation (cross-sector)
3 votesanalysis
says
does+11
Energy sources
analysis
says+85
does
Welfare & anti-poverty
analysis
says+75
does
Security vs. privacy
1 voteanalysis
says
does+15
Mandates vs. liberty
2 votesanalysis
says
does0

Money — FEC

$2.3Mraised · 2026

Challenger · No voting record

Ryan Cushman

Republican · First federal run

Stated positions

  • Spending vs. restraint · Stated

    Cushman supports voting for a balanced budget to reduce inflation.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Aid & alliances · Stated

    Cushman supports an America-first foreign policy while maintaining engagement for direct threats to allies.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Use of force · Stated

    Cushman opposes long, drawn-out foreign wars and supports military engagement only in response to direct threats.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Government role in coverage · Stated

    Cushman supports expanding Medicaid, eliminating co-pays and deductibles, and combining strong government-funded coverage with a competitive private sector.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Energy sources · Stated

    Cushman supports a steady, responsible transition to zero-carbon and renewable energy sources.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Tax distribution · Stated

    Cushman supports closing tax loopholes for the ultra-wealthy and corporations to address a tax code that benefits the rich.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending

Stated — no voting record to compare

Challenger · No voting record

Terri Deboer

Republican · First federal run

Stated positions

  • Spending vs. restraint · Stated

    DeBoer advocates for reducing government spending to combat inflation.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Disability access · Stated

    DeBoer supports protecting access to care for disabled individuals and those with specialized healthcare needs.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Government role in coverage · Stated

    DeBoer favors market-based healthcare solutions, including choice, competition, Direct Primary Care, and HSAs.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Overall tax level · Stated

    DeBoer supports cutting taxes to fight inflation and help workers keep more of their earnings.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Vouchers & charters · Stated

    DeBoer advocates for 'educational freedom' to prepare the next generation.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Energy sources · Stated

    DeBoer supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy and expanding nuclear energy production.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending

Stated — no voting record to compare

Challenger · No voting record

Michael Jay Markey Jr.

Republican · First federal run

Stated positions

  • Spending vs. restraint · Stated

    Markey supports fiscal restraint by targeting government waste, fraud, and abuse to streamline spending.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Overall tax level · Stated

    Markey advocates for reducing the tax burden on families and businesses to let taxpayers keep more of their money.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Role of government · Stated

    Markey supports limiting the size and scope of state government to create a leaner, more efficient system.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Policing & funding · Stated

    Markey supports robust funding, tools, and resources for law enforcement to combat rising crime.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Regulation (cross-sector) · Stated

    Markey supports reducing regulatory hurdles, cutting red tape, and streamlining regulations to foster business growth.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Business taxation · Stated

    Markey advocates for a pro-business tax environment to encourage investment and job creation.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending

Stated — no voting record to compare

Coverage, disclosed: the incumbent has 33 reviewed record positions to compare against; this challenger publishes 9 stated positions. We show the gap — we don’t invent density.

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