Bill
Huizenga
Republican U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga represents Michigan's 4th District and is seeking re-election in 2026.
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Background
Bill Huizenga is a Republican U.S. Representative serving Michigan's 4th Congressional District, a seat he has held since January 2023. He previously represented Michigan's 2nd Congressional District from January 2011 through January 2023, and before that served in the Michigan state legislature from 2003 to 2008. 1215
Huizenga was born in Zeeland, Ottawa County, Michigan, and describes himself as a lifelong Ottawa County resident. He graduated from Holland Christian High School in 1987 and earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Calvin College in 1991. 12
Before entering Congress, Huizenga worked as a realtor and entrepreneur. He co-owns Huizenga Gravel Inc., located in Jenison, Michigan. 1
Huizenga is seeking re-election to Michigan's 4th Congressional District in the November 2026 general election as the Republican candidate. 78
At a glance
- Party
- Republican · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 4, Michigan
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for Michigan's 4th Congressional District
- Website
- huizengaformichigan.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 11newsOutside groups have spent over $13 million in MI-04, with $7.7M backing Huizenga
Reuters reported that outside groups had spent more than $13 million on the MI-04 contest, with approximately $7.7 million supporting Huizenga (including No Going Back PAC and Fairshake) and $5.4 million supporting McCann (including House Majority PAC and LCV Victory Fund).
Jocelyn Benson vows impartiality on Saline data center · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9pollCook Political Report shifts MI-04 from 'Lean Republican' to 'Toss Up'
Cook Political Report moved Michigan's 4th Congressional District race from 'Lean Republican' to 'Toss Up,' citing polling that showed Huizenga and McCann effectively tied. The shift was part of a broader set of 18 ratings changes favoring Democrats.
🚨 RATINGS CHANGE: Cook Political Report Shifts MI-04 to ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsMcCann raises over $1.8 million in Q3, a record among Huizenga's Democratic opponents
McCann's campaign announced it raised more than $1.8 million in the third quarter of 2026, reportedly a record for a Democratic challenger against Huizenga. Huizenga's comparable Q3 total was not reported in available sources.
Senator McCann raises over $1.8-million in third quarter in bid for Congress · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7endorsementHouse Speaker Mike Johnson campaigns for Huizenga in west Michigan
Speaker Mike Johnson traveled to west Michigan to campaign for Rep. Bill Huizenga, characterizing the MI-04 race as one that could determine control of the House.
Speaker Mike Johnson campaigns for Bill Huizenga for battleground House seat · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6endorsementMichigan Farm Bureau's AgriPac endorses Huizenga as 'Friend of Agriculture'
Michigan Farm Bureau's AgriPac announced its Friend of Agriculture endorsement of Rep. Bill Huizenga, highlighting his focus on labor and regulatory reform issues relevant to farmers.
Congressman Bill Huizenga focused on labor, regulatory reform | Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 25pollPoll shows McCann leading Huizenga 47%-46% in Michigan's 4th District
A GBAO poll commissioned by McCann's campaign found McCann ahead of Huizenga by one percentage point (47% to 46%) among 500 likely district voters surveyed Sept. 13–16. Because the poll was campaign-commissioned, results should be read with that context.
Poll Finds Senator McCann Ahead Of Congressman ... · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 21newsHuizenga announces federal housing funding for Southwest Michigan communities
Rep. Bill Huizenga issued a press release announcing federal housing funding secured for Southwest Michigan communities.
Press Release: Bill Huizenga Announces Federal Housing Funding for Southwest Michigan Communities | Stock News · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 18newsOutside group airs ~$1M in ads praising Huizenga for supporting stock-trading ban
A $1 million ad campaign praised Huizenga for voting to ban congressional stock trading, even as reporting noted his years of individual stock ownership and a disclosed 2020 jointly-owned stock purchase while on the committee overseeing the stock market.
Bill Huizenga Owned Individual Stocks for Seven Years While on the Committee That Oversees the Stock Market. A $1 Million Ad Campaign Now Praises Him for Voting to Ban Congressional Stock Trading. · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- National Republican Congressional Committee organizationListed as an endorser on iVoterGuide profile; no date available from the listing. ivoterguide.com
- Campaign for Working Families organizationListed as an endorser on iVoterGuide profile; no date available from the listing. ivoterguide.com
- Madison Project organizationListed as an endorser on iVoterGuide profile; no date available from the listing. ivoterguide.com
- Michigan Realtors® PAC (RPAC) organizationListed Huizenga as its Republican candidate for the 4th District in its 2026 congressional endorsements. No specific endorsement date established. mirealtors.com
- National Right to Life organizationListed as an endorser on iVoterGuide profile; no date available from the listing. ivoterguide.com
- Right to Life of Michigan organizationListed as an endorser on iVoterGuide profile; no date available from the listing. ivoterguide.com
- House Speaker Mike Johnson officialJohnson appeared with Huizenga and publicly urged voters to re-elect him, saying 'It's imperative that Michigan re-elects Huizenga to the state's Fourth U.S. Congressional District.' wwmt.com · Oct 7, 2026
- Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac organizationSelected Huizenga as a 'Friend of Agriculture' and endorsed him for the general election. michfb.com · Oct 6, 2026
- The Detroit News newspaperEditorial concluded: 'Bill Huizenga should be returned to Congress. He gets our endorsement.' detroitnews.com · Sep 21, 2026
- Michigan Chamber PAC organizationEndorsed Huizenga for the 4th District; announcement published June 12, 2026. michamber.com · Jun 12, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $4.09M
- Spent
- $1.93M
- Cash on hand
- $2.27M
As of Jul 15, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H0MI02094(opens in a new tab)
Sources 20
- [1] Jocelyn Benson vows impartiality on Saline data center(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Bill Huizenga (R) – MI-04 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [3] 🚨 RATINGS CHANGE: Cook Political Report Shifts MI-04 to ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [4] Voter Guide Profile for MI U.S. Rep., Dist. 4 candidate - Bill Huizenga(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [5] Senator McCann raises over $1.8-million in third quarter in bid for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [6] Speaker Mike Johnson campaigns for Bill Huizenga ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [7] Speaker Mike Johnson campaigns for Bill Huizenga for battleground House seat(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [8] Congressman Bill Huizenga focused on labor, regulatory reform | Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [9] Poll Finds Senator McCann Ahead Of Congressman ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [10] The Huizenga Huddle: April 18, 2025(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
- [11] Detroit News endorsement for Michigan's 4th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
- [12] Press Release: Bill Huizenga Announces Federal Housing Funding for Southwest Michigan Communities | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
- [13] Bill Huizenga Owned Individual Stocks for Seven Years While on the Committee That Oversees the Stock Market. A $1 Million Ad Campaign Now Praises Him for Voting to Ban Congressional Stock Trading.(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
- [14] Legal Topics Playlist(opens in a new tab) Jul 25, 2026
- [15] Michigan Chamber announces additional 2026 endorsements for(opens in a new tab) Jun 13, 2026
- [16] Issues(opens in a new tab) Jun 9, 2026
- [17] Press Releases - Bill Huizenga(opens in a new tab) Dec 10, 2025
- [18] Huizenga Votes to Unleash American Energy, Lower Prices ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 30, 2023
- [19] Holland 'Back the Blue' rally features U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga(opens in a new tab) Aug 4, 2020
- [20] Huizenga Votes In Support of Second Amendment, Improving ...(opens in a new tab) Dec 6, 2017