Hillary J. Scholten — U.S. Representative for MI-3
Hillary J. Scholten is a Democrat Representative representing Michigan (district 3), serving a term from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Representative |
| State | Michigan |
| District | MI-3 |
| Current term | 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1982-02-22 |
| Bioguide ID | S001221 |
Election & Term History
Hillary J. Scholten has held 2 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 2023.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-03 – 2025-01-03 | U.S. Representative for MI-3 | Democrat |
| 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Representative for MI-3 | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Hillary J. Scholten has cast 532 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Hillary J. Scholten is more conservative than 85% of House Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.259 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more conservative than 85% of House Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 532 |
| Votes with own party | 93.6% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 29 of 643 (4.5%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Hillary J. Scholten in?
Hillary J. Scholten is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Representative for MI-3.
How long has Hillary J. Scholten served in Congress?
Hillary J. Scholten's first term on record began in 2023, and their current term runs from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Hillary J. Scholten's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Hillary J. Scholten is more conservative than 85% of House Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 532 recorded votes.
How often does Hillary J. Scholten vote with their own party?
Hillary J. Scholten has voted with the majority of their own party on 93.6% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 29 of 643 recorded votes (4.5%).