Candidates & Ballot Information
Kent County has earned the title of a “battleground” county by Politico, and Forest Hills plays a large role in election outcomes.
Focused on key issues like strong public schools, protecting democracy, the environment, gun sensibility, and reproductive rights, Democrats are attracting more support in our communities. PLEASE vote all the way down the ballot every election. When more Democrats vote, we win!
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Mid-Term Election: November 2026
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Serving Our Districts
U.S. House Michigan District 3 (Congress)
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Congresswoman Hillary Scholten
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Rep. Scholten flipped the district and now represents West Michigan in Washington!
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State Senate, District 30
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Let's win back this seat!
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Senate District 30 went red in 2022 after a very close race.
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State House, District 80
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Rep. Phil Skaggs
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Rep. Skaggs elevated his experience on City and County Commission and now serves the Cascade and Kentwood area at the state level.
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State House, District 81
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Rep. Stephen Wooden
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Former Kent County Commissioner Stephen Wooden won District 81 in 2024 after Rachel Hood's term. This area covers part of Ada. ​
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Townships and County Commission​
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Support Democrats in Ada, Cascade, Grand Rapids Township, Lowell, Caledonia, and Kentwood. Look for Township races like Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, and Trustee. Choose Dems for County Commission.