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Democrat Sean McCann ousts Bill Huizenga to flip longtime GOP Michigan House seat

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Touchberry, R. (2026, November 4). Democrat Sean McCann ousts Bill Huizenga to flip longtime GOP Michigan House seat. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/congressional/4786797/bill-huizenga-sean-mccann-michigan-fourth-district-results/

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Sean McCann, a Democrat, defeated Republican incumbent Bill Huizenga in Michigan's 4th Congressional District race, flipping what was previously a long-held GOP seat. The Associated Press declared McCann the winner on Wednesday with 50.1% of the vote, compared to Huizenga’s 43.3%, after counting 97% of the ballots cast.

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Democrat Sean McCann defeated eight-term Republican Representative Bill Huizenga in Michigan's 4th Congressional District, flipping a seat that had long been held by Republicans. The Associated Press called the race for McCann on November 1, 2026, at 1:13 p.m., with McCann securing 50.1% of the vote to Huizenga’s 43.3%, based on 97% of precincts reporting. This victory added to Democrats' gains in a tough election night for Republicans.

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Democrats have flipped control of Michigan’s 4th Congressional District after Democrat Sean McCann defeated eight-term Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI) for the toss-up race, adding to Republican woes after a brutal election night Tuesday.

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