Eight-term Republican Rep. Bill Huizenga of Michigan's Fourth Congressional District faces a tight race against Democratic state Sen. Sean McCann, with McCann's internal polling showing him leading by one point as of mid-September. That is a sharp shift from 2024, when Huizenga won by double digits. The Republican Party's struggles reflect voter anger over the economy, inflation and the war in Iran, which local Republicans say has dampened enthusiasm. Outside spending has surged, with about $7.7 million in super PAC money backing Huizenga and $7.5 million spent by Democrats, while McCann says total outside money for Huizenga is closer to $10.5 million when direct contributions are included. The race has become one of the most expensive in the country despite receiving little national attention.
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