Scholten Won’t Run for Senate in Michigan

RRH Elections March 2025 Senate Rankings

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Scholten Won’t Run for Senate in Michigan

Rep. Hillary Scholten (D-MI) said she has decided against a run for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat in 2026, saying she plans to run for a third term in the House instead, the Detroit News reports.

Scholten won't run for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat

'At this particular time, people need me standing up for them, not running for the next thing,' said Democratic U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten.