Hillary J. Scholten
Democrat · MI-3 · U.S. House
Bio
Hillary Jeanne Scholten is an American politician and attorney who has served as the U.S. representative from Michigan's 3rd congressional district since 2023. She is a member of the Democratic Party. Her district, which was once represented by former President Gerald Ford, is based in Grand Rapids and includes much of the urban core of West Michigan. Before her election, Scholten worked as an attorney for the Department of Justice and in private practice.
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Issue profile
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Swing state Dems demand DHS halt planned ICE detention center: 'Must not move forward'Five Democratic U.S. Representatives from Michigan sent a letter on Thursday to Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin to oppose the development of a planned ICE detention facility in Romulus.Rep. Haley Stevens of Birmingham led the letter and was jo…
Raw Story · June 15, 2026
'Unconscionable': Fed-up lawmaker blasts Mike Johnson for yanking vote to rein in TrumpWASHINGTON — Rep. Hillary Scholten (D-MI) told reporters on Thursday that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) pulled a scheduled war powers resolution vote, saying that it was clear that Democrats had enough votes to compel President Donald Trump to withdraw fr…
Raw Story · May 22, 2026
Here’s what’s in Michigan Dem Rep. Hillary Scholten’s messy divorce docs that she tried to hide from the publicMichigan Democratic Rep. Hillary Scholten claimed her husband had a mental break days before he abruptly walked out on her and their two teen sons, according to court papers.
New York Post · April 21, 2026
Dem Rep fought to conceal divorce docs because they would hurt election chances, cause ‘irreparable reputational harm’Michigan Rep. Hillary Scholten has been fighting to conceal court records on her recent divorce from the public amid fears it could jeopardize her reelection bid and cause "irreparable reputational harm."
New York Post · April 19, 2026
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