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Candidate for U.S. Representative, Michigan District 4

Sean McCann

Democratic

McCann, a Democrat, is a term-limited Michigan state senator from Kalamazoo who previously served in the state House and on the Kalamazoo City Commission. He is running on lowering everyday costs, protecting health care and Medicaid, and tax relief for working families.

Current or most recent role
State Senator, Michigan Senate District 19
Hometown
Kalamazoo

Why they say you should vote for them

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

  • Calls lowering everyday costs, including utilities, prescription drugs and housing, his top priority.[1]
  • Says he will work to protect health care and Medicaid and to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits.[1],[2]
  • Points to his legislative record on tax relief for working families and on attracting jobs and businesses to Michigan.[2],[3]

Background

  • State Senator (20th District 2019–2022, 19th District 2023–present), Michigan Senate · 2019–present[4],[5]
  • State Representative, 60th District; served on the Appropriations Committee, Michigan House of Representatives · 2011–2014[4],[5]
  • City Commissioner (five two-year terms), Kalamazoo City Commission · 1999–2009[4],[5]
  • Executive Director, Vine Neighborhood Association (Kalamazoo)[4]

Education

  • B.A., Political Science, Western Michigan University[5]

Where they stand

  • Health Care
    Supports extending ACA tax credits and lowering prescription drug prices; opposes federal Medicaid cuts.[1],[3],[6]
  • Energy & Environment
    Supports domestic energy development including solar, wind and nuclear; opposes keeping aging coal plants open, which he says raises costs for ratepayers.[1]
  • Abortion
    Says the decision to start or grow a family belongs to a woman, her family and her doctor; says he voted to repeal Michigan's 1931 abortion ban and would fight efforts in Congress to take that decision away from women.[1]
  • Immigration
    Supports a secure border paired with a legal path for people who follow the rules; wants to overhaul ICE and hold federal agents accountable for illegal actions.[1]
  • Elections & Democracy
    Supports ending congressional stock trading, reversing Citizens United, and independent redistricting.[1],[3]

Voting record

Sean McCann has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words

“the tax code needs to get tilted back in the favor of everyday folks”

Interview with ICT before the Democratic primary, July 31, 2026[3]

“In Congress, I will work to actually lower costs and expand access to health care”

Statement after the House passed an ACA tax credit extension, January 8, 2026[6]

Sources

  1. Issues, Sean McCann for Congress, October 10, 2026
  2. Sean McCann for Congress (home page), Sean McCann for Congress, October 10, 2026
  3. Two Potawatomi candidates facing off in Michigan primary, ICT, July 31, 2026
  4. Bio – Senator Sean McCann, Michigan Senate Democrats, October 10, 2026
  5. Sean McCann (politician), Wikipedia, October 10, 2026
  6. U.S. House passes ACA subsidy extension as all Michigan Republicans vote no, Michigan Advance, January 9, 2026
  7. Facing term limits, McCann to join Democratic race for Michigan's 4th Congressional District, Michigan Advance, July 14, 2025
  8. Official Candidate Listing: General Election, November 3, 2026, Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections, October 10, 2026

Photo: Official portrait, Michigan Senate Democrats (Official state legislative portrait).

Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.

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