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Candidate for U.S. Representative, Michigan District 4

Bill Huizenga

RepublicanIncumbent

Huizenga, a Republican, has represented southwest Michigan in the U.S. House since 2011 and is vice chair of the House Financial Services Committee. He is running on cutting federal spending to fight inflation, expanding domestic energy production, border security and his small-business background.

Current or most recent role
U.S. Representative, Michigan District 4
Hometown
Holland Township (Ottawa County)
Campaign website
huizengaformichigan.com

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

  • Says he has pushed for fiscal discipline to combat inflation and lower costs for energy, groceries and housing.[1]
  • Points to his experience co-owning a family business and says he has worked to cut regulations and expand access to capital for small businesses.[1],[2]
  • Says his record shows support for law enforcement and for restoring control of the border.[3]

Background

  • U.S. Representative, Michigan's 4th District (2nd District 2011–2023); vice chair, House Financial Services Committee, U.S. House of Representatives · 2011–present[4]
  • Co-chair, Great Lakes Task Force; founding member, bipartisan PFAS Task Force, U.S. House of Representatives · 2017–present[4]
  • State Representative, 90th District, Michigan House of Representatives · 2003–2008[5]
  • Co-owner, Huizenga Gravel Inc. (Jenison)[4]

Education

  • B.A., Political Science, Calvin College[2],[4]

Where they stand

  • Economy & Jobs
    Says federal spending drives inflation and supports reining it in; says he has worked to remove regulations on small businesses.[1]
  • Energy & Environment
    Supports expanding American energy production to lower prices and reduce reliance on foreign sources; co-chairs the Great Lakes Task Force.[1],[4]
  • Immigration
    Supports secure borders; in January 2026 called for congressional hearings on ICE actions in Minnesota and on organized opposition to federal law enforcement.[1],[6]
  • Public Safety
    Says he has stood with law enforcement and supported policies to restore order.[1]
  • Health Care
    Voted against the January 2026 House bill to extend expanded Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years.[10],[11]

Voting record

A selection of notable recorded votes. Not a complete record.

MeasureVoteDate
H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Final House passage of the 2025 budget reconciliation bill extending the 2017 tax cuts and changing Medicaid, SNAP and other programs; passed 218–214. (U.S. House)
Yes[7]Jul 3, 2025
H.R. 5371 – Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026
Agreed to the Senate-passed funding bill that ended the October–November 2025 federal government shutdown; passed 222–209. (U.S. House)
Yes[8]Nov 12, 2025
S. 1071 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Final House passage of the annual defense policy bill for fiscal year 2026 (S. 1071 was the legislative vehicle); passed 312–112. (U.S. House)
Yes[9]Dec 10, 2025
H.R. 1834 – Breaking the Gridlock Act
Would extend the expanded Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, which lapsed at the end of 2025, for three years; brought to the floor by a discharge petition and passed 230–196. (U.S. House)
No[10],[11]Jan 8, 2026

In their words

“I believe Congress can conduct oversight and lead a facts based discussion.”

Post on X calling for hearings on ICE actions in Minnesota, January 25, 2026[6]

“I also voted to lower energy prices”

Social media post announcing his reelection campaign, December 15, 2025[3]

Sources

  1. Issues, Huizenga for Congress, October 10, 2026
  2. About, Huizenga for Congress, October 10, 2026
  3. Bill Huizenga confirms he will seek reelection to West Michigan congressional district, Michigan Advance, December 15, 2025
  4. Biography, Office of Rep. Bill Huizenga (house.gov), October 10, 2026
  5. Bill Huizenga, Wikipedia, October 10, 2026
  6. Huizenga calls for congressional hearings on ICE action in Minnesota, Michigan Advance, January 26, 2026
  7. Roll Call 190: H.R. 1, On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, July 3, 2025
  8. Roll Call 285: H.R. 5371, On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, November 12, 2025
  9. Roll Call 320: S. 1071, On Passage, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, December 10, 2025
  10. Roll Call 11 (2026): H.R. 1834, On Passage, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, January 8, 2026
  11. U.S. House passes ACA subsidy extension as all Michigan Republicans vote no, Michigan Advance, January 9, 2026
  12. Official Candidate Listing: General Election, November 3, 2026, Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections, October 10, 2026

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