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Sean
McCann

Michigan state senator and 2026 Democratic nominee for Michigan's 4th Congressional District

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positions
11
endorsements
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Background

Sean McCann is a Democrat from Kalamazoo, Michigan, who is the 2026 Democratic nominee for Michigan's 4th Congressional District. He won the Democratic primary on August 4, 2026, as reported by the Associated Press, and faces Republican incumbent Bill Huizenga in the November general election. 11516

McCann currently serves as a Michigan state senator representing the 19th District, a seat he has held since 2023. He previously represented the 20th District in the Michigan Senate (2019–2022) and served in the Michigan House of Representatives representing the 60th District from 2011 to 2014. Before his state legislative career, he served five two-year terms on the Kalamazoo City Commission beginning around 1999. 101117

Before entering politics, McCann served as executive director of the Vine Neighborhood Association and later as director of financial development for the Greater Kalamazoo Area American Red Cross for nearly eight years. He is a graduate of Western Michigan University. 81011

At a glance

Party
Democratic
Running for
U.S. House · District 4, Michigan
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Michigan State Senator, District 19
Website
seanmccannforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 14
    endorsement
    Pete Buttigieg scheduled to campaign with McCann at Kalamazoo rally

    Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was scheduled to appear at a campaign rally with McCann in Kalamazoo on October 14, as announced by the campaign on October 8. The event was upcoming as of October 12.

    Pete Buttigieg to campaign with McCann in Kalamazoo · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 11
    news
    Cook Political Report moves MI-04 from 'Leans Republican' to 'Tossup' amid close polling

    Reuters reported that Cook Political Report shifted Michigan's 4th District to tossup status, citing close recent polling. The move came as Huizenga attacked McCann as 'Taxman McCann' and outside groups had spent more than $13 million on the race.

    Jocelyn Benson vows impartiality on Saline data center · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 8
    news
    McCann campaign announces Pete Buttigieg will rally with him in Kalamazoo on October 14

    McCann's campaign announced that former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg would campaign with McCann at a Kalamazoo rally on October 14. As of October 12, the event had not yet taken place.

    Buttigieg to rally with Senator McCann October 14th · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 7
    news
    McCann raises more than $1.8 million in third quarter of 2026

    McCann's campaign reported raising over $1.8 million in Q3. Combined spending by McCann and allied groups reached $12.1 million, compared to $13 million for Huizenga and his allies, including outside spending.

    Senator McCann raises over $1.8-million in third quarter in bid for Congress · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 7
    news
    McCann responds to Speaker Mike Johnson's campaign appearance with Huizenga

    After House Speaker Mike Johnson campaigned with Huizenga in Grand Rapids, McCann issued a statement saying families were 'already getting squeezed' by health-care costs, utility bills, and higher gas and grocery prices.

    Speaker Mike Johnson campaigns for Bill Huizenga ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Oct 7
    news
    Energy policy highlighted as key contrast: McCann supports renewable mandates, critics tie them to higher bills

    Coverage noted that McCann supports Michigan's renewable-energy mandates, arguing solar, wind, and nuclear can support energy independence and jobs. Critics including Huizenga's campaign linked those mandates to higher electricity bills.

    Renewable mandates face moment of truth in November · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Oct 6
    news
    Gander Newsroom contrasts McCann and Huizenga on taxes, health care, and tariffs

    Gander Newsroom reported that McCann opposes tariffs, supports extending ACA tax credits, wants to reverse federal health-coverage cuts, and is co-sponsoring a Michigan bill to bar utilities from seeking another rate increase within three years of a prior one.

    Michigan 4th District race: McCann vs. Huizenga on taxes ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Oct 2
    endorsement
    Michigan labor organizations including AFL-CIO, UAW, AFT, MEA, and SEIU endorse McCann

    Michigan Advance's weekly political brief reported a slate of labor endorsements for McCann, including the Michigan AFL-CIO, UAW, AFT, MEA, SEIU, AFSCME, CWA, and others.

    Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief - NewsBreak · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Oct 2
    news
    DCCC says Inside Elections shifts MI-04 to 'Tilt Republican,' calls it a sign of McCann momentum

    The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced that Inside Elections had shifted Michigan's 4th District to 'Tilt Republican,' framing the change as favorable to McCann. The characterization comes from a partisan source.

    🚨RATINGS CHANGE: Inside Elections Shifts MI-04 to “Tilt ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Sep 30
    news
    McCann outlines policy positions in candidate Q&A: taxes, tariffs, health care, housing, minimum wage

    In an MLive candidate Q&A, McCann said he would work to lower taxes for middle-class families, oppose tariffs, restore health-care coverage, lower prescription costs, address private-equity purchases of housing, and raise the federal minimum wage.

    Who should represent Southwest Michigan in Congress? Candidates make their case · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  11. Sep 25
    poll
    Local outlets report GBAO poll showing McCann 1 point ahead of Huizenga

    WTVB and WGHN reported on the GBAO poll showing McCann leading Huizenga by one percentage point, noting the close nature of the race.

    Poll: State Senator McCann ahead of Congressman Huizenga by 1% · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  12. Sep 24
    poll
    GBAO poll shows McCann leading Huizenga 47%–46% among likely voters

    A GBAO poll conducted September 13–16 and reported September 24–25 put McCann at 47% and Huizenga at 46% among likely voters. McCann led among independents 50%–36%. GBAO is a Democratic polling firm; Huizenga's campaign downplayed the result.

    GBAO | 9/13-9/16 LV US House 2026 | Michigan’s 4th ... · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  13. Sep 23
    endorsement
    Nurses for America includes McCann in its 2026 midterm endorsements

    Nurses for America listed McCann among its endorsed candidates in the 2026 midterm elections.

    2026 Midterm Endorsements - Nurses for America · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  14. Sep 21
    endorsement
    Detroit News issues endorsement in Michigan's 4th Congressional District race

    The Detroit News editorial board published its endorsement in the McCann vs. Huizenga race in Michigan's 4th Congressional District.

    Detroit News endorsement for Michigan's 4th Congressional District · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  15. Sep 14
    endorsement
    AFGE endorses McCann, one of 11 Michigan House candidates backed by the federal employee union

    The American Federation of Government Employees, the largest federal employee union, endorsed McCann as part of a slate of 11 Michigan candidates for U.S. House.

    Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 11 Michigan Candidates for U.S. House · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  16. Aug 4
    filing
    McCann wins Democratic primary, advances to face Rep. Huizenga in general election

    Sean McCann won the Democratic primary in Michigan's 4th Congressional District, setting up a general election contest against Republican incumbent Bill Huizenga on November 3.

    Sean McCann (D) – MI-04 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Giffords PAC organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. seanmccannforcongress.com
  • U.S. Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06) official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. seanmccannforcongress.com
  • State Rep. Julie Rogers official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. seanmccannforcongress.com
  • AFGE union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. seanmccannforcongress.com
  • CHC Bold PAC organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. seanmccannforcongress.com
  • Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. seanmccannforcongress.com
  • Michigan AFL-CIO union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. seanmccannforcongress.com
  • IAFF/Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. seanmccannforcongress.com
  • Defend the Vote organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. seanmccannforcongress.com
  • Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. seanmccannforcongress.com
  • State Rep. Joey Andrews official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. seanmccannforcongress.com
  • Michigan Carpenters union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. seanmccannforcongress.com
  • MoveOn organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. seanmccannforcongress.com
  • Reproductive Freedom for All organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. seanmccannforcongress.com
  • Population Connection Action Fund organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. seanmccannforcongress.com
  • Protect Our Care organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. seanmccannforcongress.com
  • Human Rights Campaign organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. seanmccannforcongress.com
  • Former U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. seanmccannforcongress.com
  • SEIU union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. seanmccannforcongress.com
  • NewDems organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. seanmccannforcongress.com
  • U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. seanmccannforcongress.com
  • State Rep. Matt Longjohn official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. seanmccannforcongress.com
  • CWA union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. seanmccannforcongress.com
  • MI Poder organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. seanmccannforcongress.com
  • Indivisible Greater Kalamazoo organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. seanmccannforcongress.com
  • State Sen. Dayna Polehanki official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. seanmccannforcongress.com
  • Michigan Building Trades union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. seanmccannforcongress.com
  • UFCW Local 951 union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. seanmccannforcongress.com
  • Planned Parenthood organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. seanmccannforcongress.com
  • Sierra Club organization
    Campaign announced endorsement on October 11, 2026. seanmccannforcongress.com · Oct 11, 2026
  • League of Conservation Voters organization
    Campaign announced endorsement on October 11, 2026. seanmccannforcongress.com · Oct 11, 2026
  • Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition PAC organization
    Campaign announced endorsement on October 11, 2026. seanmccannforcongress.com · Oct 11, 2026
  • National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare PAC (NCPSSM PAC) organization
    NCPSSM announced endorsement on August 21, 2026. ncpssm.org · Aug 21, 2026
  • Michigan UA Plumbers & Pipefitters (United Association) union
    Named in June 17, 2026 campaign announcement as 'Michigan UA Plumbers & Pipefitters'; also listed as United Association on endorsements page. seanmccannforcongress.com · Jun 17, 2026
  • SMART-Transportation Department union
    Named in June 17, 2026 campaign announcement. seanmccannforcongress.com · Jun 17, 2026
  • Michigan Education Association (MEA) union
    Named in June 17, 2026 campaign announcement; also on endorsements page. seanmccannforcongress.com · Jun 17, 2026
  • LiUNA Local 355 union
    Named in June 17, 2026 campaign announcement; also on endorsements page. seanmccannforcongress.com · Jun 17, 2026
  • UAW Region 1D union
    Campaign announcement dated June 17, 2026. seanmccannforcongress.com · Jun 17, 2026
  • AFSCME union
    Named in June 17, 2026 campaign announcement; also on endorsements page. seanmccannforcongress.com · Jun 17, 2026
  • Teamsters Local 406 union
    Named in June 17, 2026 campaign announcement; also on endorsements page. seanmccannforcongress.com · Jun 17, 2026
  • Gov. Gretchen Whitmer official
    Reported by WWMT on June 5, 2026; also listed on campaign endorsements page. wwmt.com · Jun 5, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$2.62M
Spent
$934K
Cash on hand
$1.69M

As of Jul 15, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6MI04204(opens in a new tab)

Sources 24

  1. [1] Jocelyn Benson vows impartiality on Saline data center(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] Sean McCann (D) – MI-04 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  3. [3] Buttigieg to rally with Senator McCann October 14th(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  4. [4] Pete Buttigieg to campaign with McCann in Kalamazoo(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  5. [5] Renewable mandates face moment of truth in November(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  6. [6] Senator McCann raises over $1.8-million in third quarter in bid for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  7. [7] Speaker Mike Johnson campaigns for Bill Huizenga ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  8. [8] Michigan 4th District race: McCann vs. Huizenga on taxes ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  9. [9] 🚨RATINGS CHANGE: Inside Elections Shifts MI-04 to “Tilt ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  10. [10] Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief - NewsBreak(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  11. [11] Who should represent Southwest Michigan in Congress? Candidates make their case(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  12. [12] Poll: State Senator McCann ahead of Congressman Huizenga by 1%(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  13. [13] GBAO | 9/13-9/16 LV US House 2026 | Michigan’s 4th ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  14. [14] 2026 Midterm Endorsements - Nurses for America(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
  15. [15] Detroit News endorsement for Michigan's 4th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  16. [16] Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 11 Michigan Candidates for U.S. House(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  17. [17] National Seniors’ Group Endorses Sean McCann for Congress - NCPSSM(opens in a new tab) Aug 21, 2026
  18. [18] SEAN McCANN RELEASES PLAN TO CUT TAXES AND LOWER ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 27, 2026
  19. [19] UNITED AUTO WORKERS ENDORSES STATE SENATOR SEAN McCANN FOR MICHIGAN’S 4TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT | Sean McCann for Congress(opens in a new tab) Jun 17, 2026
  20. [20] Exclusive: Gov. Whitmer & Senator McCann on affordability, AI, jobs, running for Congress(opens in a new tab) Jun 5, 2026
  21. [21] In the News - Sean McCann for Congress(opens in a new tab) Mar 3, 2026
  22. [22] Issues - Sean McCann for Congress(opens in a new tab) Mar 3, 2026
  23. [23] Endorsements | Sean McCann for Congress(opens in a new tab) Feb 26, 2026
  24. [24] District 19 News & Legislative Updates(opens in a new tab) Apr 6, 2023
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