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Terri
DeBoer

Former WOOD-TV meteorologist and 2026 Republican nominee challenging incumbent Rep. Hillary Scholten in Michigan's 3rd Congressional District

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endorsements
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Background

Terri DeBoer is the 2026 Republican nominee for Michigan's 3rd Congressional District, challenging incumbent Democratic Rep. Hillary Scholten in the November 3, 2026 general election. 1614 She is not the incumbent and has no prior elected office on record; her background is in broadcast journalism and meteorology. 16

DeBoer spent the bulk of her broadcasting career at WOOD-TV as a meteorologist from 1995 to 2023, having first moved to West Michigan in 1990 to join WWMT-TV and transitioning from news to weather in 1992. She returned to television at FOX 17 (WXMI-TV) from 2024 until she announced her congressional run in early 2026. 16217

She was born at Fort Dix Army Base in New Jersey and grew up in a military family, including time in Great Falls, Montana. She holds a B.S. in Communications/Radio-TV-Film from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh and a broadcast-meteorology certification from Mississippi State University. 216 She and her family reside in Byron Center, Michigan. 6

DeBoer announced her candidacy in March 2026 and won the Republican primary on August 4, 2026. 8141 Her campaign has emphasized community engagement and a contrast with Rep. Scholten's voting record. 1311

At a glance

Party
Republican
Running for
U.S. House · District 3, Michigan
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Republican nominee for Michigan's 3rd Congressional District (2026)
Website
terrideboer.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Oct 7
    news
    DeBoer argues Scholten's voting record conflicts with her moderate image

    Fox News reported that DeBoer criticized Scholten's voting record, citing votes on girls' sports and the SAVE America Act as evidence that Scholten's record conflicts with her moderate self-presentation. These are DeBoer's campaign arguments as reported by Fox News.

    U.S. - Page 849 | Fox News · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 6
    news
    Detroit News columnist: Inside Elections upgrades race, calls DeBoer Scholten's most credible opponent

    A Detroit News opinion columnist reported that forecaster Inside Elections had moved the MI-3 race from 'Strong Democratic' to 'Likely Democratic,' describing DeBoer as Scholten's most credible opponent to date.

    Terri DeBoer proves Republicans don't have to be mean to compete · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 6
    news
    DeBoer sits for first televised political interview, outlines campaign priorities

    WWMT conducted DeBoer's first televised political interview. She identified job opportunities, healthcare affordability, and the national deficit as top priorities, and addressed immigration enforcement, transgender rights, and Iran's nuclear program.

    News Channel 3 conducts first political interview with Terri DeBoer · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 26
    news
    MLive voter guide outlines DeBoer's policy positions on healthcare and other key issues

    MLive published a district voter guide summarizing DeBoer's healthcare proposals, including more market competition, indemnity-style plans, coverage options for disabled people, and personal spending accounts for direct primary care.

    Michigan's 3rd District voter guide: Where Scholten and DeBoer stand on key issues · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 20
    endorsement
    Detroit News editorial board endorses Terri DeBoer for Michigan's 3rd Congressional District

    The Detroit News editorial board endorsed DeBoer over Democratic incumbent Hillary Scholten in the 3rd District race.

    Detroit News endorsement for Michigan's 3rd Congressional District · Sep 20, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 14
    endorsement
    Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac endorses Terri DeBoer for 3rd District

    Michigan Farm Bureau's AgriPac endorsed DeBoer as a farm-friendly candidate ahead of the November 3 general election.

    Farm Bureau expands list of farm-friendly candidates ahead of Nov ... · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • The Detroit News Editorial Board newspaper
    The Detroit News editorial board endorsed DeBoer, stating 'She gets our endorsement.' detroitnews.com · Sep 20, 2026
  • Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac organization
    Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac listed DeBoer among its newly endorsed candidates ahead of the November 3 election. michiganfarmnews.com · Sep 14, 2026
  • Michigan Chamber PAC Board organization
    Michigan Chamber PAC Board endorsed DeBoer for Michigan's 3rd Congressional District. michamber.com · Jun 12, 2026

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$552K
Spent
$190K
Cash on hand
$361K

As of Jul 15, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6MI03198(opens in a new tab)

Sources 12

  1. [1] U.S. - Page 849 | Fox News(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  2. [2] News Channel 3 conducts first political interview with Terri DeBoer(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  3. [3] News Channel 3 conducts first political interview with Terri DeBoer(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  4. [4] Terri DeBoer — official campaign website(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  5. [5] Terri DeBoer proves Republicans don't have to be mean to compete(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  6. [6] WKTV We the People: Get to know your local Kentwood and ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  7. [7] Michigan's 3rd District voter guide: Where Scholten and DeBoer stand on key issues(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
  8. [8] Taxes, spending and clocks: Where GOP candidate Terri DeBoer stands, breaks with Trump(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
  9. [9] Detroit News endorsement for Michigan's 3rd Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Sep 20, 2026
  10. [10] Farm Bureau expands list of farm-friendly candidates ahead of Nov ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  11. [11] Familiar face, uphill race: Terri DeBoer faces difficult path against Hillary Scholten(opens in a new tab) Aug 13, 2026
  12. [12] Election 2026: Michigan Chamber announces statewide ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 12, 2026
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