Democratic Representative Hillary Scholten successfully secured reelection for a House seat in Michigan on Wednesday.
Before entering politics, Scholten worked as an attorney for the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center, advocating for immigrant rights and legal issues.
She initially ran for the 3rd Congressional District seat, a position once occupied by former President Gerald Ford.
In 2022, she made history by flipping the seat, becoming the first Democrat to represent Grand Rapids in several decades, specifically since the 1970s.

In the latest election, Scholten faced off against Republican Paul Hudson, who is known for his background as an appellate attorney and his previous candidacy for the Michigan Supreme Court.
Scholten’s victory was confirmed at approximately 3:01 a.m. EST, marking another significant achievement in her political career.
With this win, she continues to represent a pivotal district in Michigan, further solidifying her position within the Democratic Party and her commitment to serving her constituents.