Who Is Running in Michigan Congressional District 4th in 2026?
Last updated: February 28, 2026
William Huizenga
(Incumbent)Economy
HighWilliam Huizenga voted to end a government shutdown in 2025 and supported cutting taxes to strengthen Michigan's economy. He co-introduced H.Res.981 to reduce the federal budget deficit to 3% of GDP or lower, emphasizing that Washington should balance its budget annually. He also supported the CLARITY Act to improve digital asset market structure and introduced a bill to improve rural housing affordability.
Immigration
HighWilliam Huizenga supports strict immigration reform, emphasizing the rule of law and border protection. He voted in favor of H.Res. 682 which considered H.R. 3486, a bill to increase penalties for illegal entry and re-entry into the United States. He opposes legislation that provides amnesty for illegal immigrants, stating that individuals who have broken the law should not be rewarded with citizenship. He also opposed the American Dream and Promise Act (H.R. 6) and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act (H.R. 5038).
Healthcare
HighWilliam Huizenga opposed extending Obamacare subsidies, stating they do not address the fundamental problems within healthcare. He voted for H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, to increase price transparency and reduce healthcare costs. Huizenga believes that Obamacare has failed and advocates for patient choice, health savings accounts, and empowering small businesses and states to lower healthcare costs.
Democratic Candidate
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| Issue | William Huizenga |
|---|---|
| Economy | William Huizenga voted to end a government shutdown in 2025 and supported cutting taxes to strengthen Michigan's economy. He co-introduced H.Res.981 to reduce the federal budget deficit to 3% of GDP or lower, emphasizing that Washington should balance its budget annually. He also supported the CLARITY Act to improve digital asset market structure and introduced a bill to improve rural housing affordability. High |
| Immigration | William Huizenga supports strict immigration reform, emphasizing the rule of law and border protection. He voted in favor of H.Res. 682 which considered H.R. 3486, a bill to increase penalties for illegal entry and re-entry into the United States. He opposes legislation that provides amnesty for illegal immigrants, stating that individuals who have broken the law should not be rewarded with citizenship. He also opposed the American Dream and Promise Act (H.R. 6) and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act (H.R. 5038). High |
| Healthcare | William Huizenga opposed extending Obamacare subsidies, stating they do not address the fundamental problems within healthcare. He voted for H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, to increase price transparency and reduce healthcare costs. Huizenga believes that Obamacare has failed and advocates for patient choice, health savings accounts, and empowering small businesses and states to lower healthcare costs. High |
| Climate & Energy | William Huizenga introduced the CEMAC Act, aiming to protect environmental restoration funds from being used as foreign exchange reserves by the Bank of Central African States. He stated that these funds, paid by American companies, should be used for environmental protection. As a member of the bipartisan Great Lakes Task Force, he collaborates with colleagues to combat the introduction of non-native species. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | William Huizenga voted against the Women's Health Protection Act of 2021, and opposed the Right to Contraception Act and the Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act. He supported the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and a one-year funding ban for Planned Parenthood. Additionally, he has co-sponsored legislation for a national abortion ban without exceptions. Medium |
| Foreign Policy | William Huizenga voted for H.R. 6359, H.Res. 988, and H.Res. 1032 in 2026. He introduced bipartisan legislation to redesignate Burma for Temporary Protected Status, arguing against the return of Burmese individuals to an ongoing civil war. He supported the National Defense Authorization Act, including provisions to counter China's expansionist policies and reinforce NATO spending. Huizenga also focused on overhauling the State Department's public diplomacy to promote American Leadership and counter adversaries. High |
| Education | William Huizenga supports local control and parental choice in education, believing that local communities and parents are best suited to make educational decisions for children, rather than federal mandates. He voted in favor of H.R.6359, H.R.4593, and H.Res.1032 in 2026, which are described as bills promoting educational freedom. He also consistently supports legislation such as the Educational Choice for Children Act and the Parents Bill of Rights Act. High |
| Gun Policy | William Huizenga supports the constitutional right of law-abiding citizens to own and use firearms. He voted against H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, on February 27, 2019, which aimed to establish universal background checks for all firearm sales. He has stated that he has supported some background check legislation in the past. High |
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