Republican primary victor Terri DeBoer aims to reclaim Michigan's 3rd District for GOP

Veteran meteorologist Terri DeBoer clinched the Republican primary for Michigan’s Third Congressional District and immediately framed her campaign as a chance to return the seat to GOP control. Emphasizing a perceived desire for change among constituents, she argued that incumbent Democrat Hillary Scholten’s record on issues like the SAVE America Act and transgender sports policies contradicts her moderate campaign persona.

DeBoer’s platform focuses on curbing federal spending, securing the border, expanding health-care options, and reducing regulations for small businesses to address affordability concerns. While acknowledging the recent progressive upset in the Senate primary, she maintained that West Michigan voters still prioritize traditional values. Her campaign narrative positions her as an outsider aligned with local priorities, seeking to flip a district that had been Republican for decades before Scholten’s 2022 victory.