Facing term limits, McCann to join Democratic race for Michigan’s 4th Congressional District

Updated 10:30 a.m.

State Sen. Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo) has joined the effort to flip Michigan’s 4th Congressional District for Democrats, launching his campaign on Monday. 

McCann is serving his second term in the Michigan Senate. He faces term limits at the conclusion of this term, serving two previous terms in the Michigan House of Representatives. He also served on the Kalamazoo City Commission for 10 years. 

McCann joins Kalamazoo attorney Jessica Swartz, IT and Cybersecurity professional Richard Aaron and former Congressional staffer Diop Harris in seeking to claim Michigan 4 for Democrats.

“I’ve spent my life working for our community and putting politics aside to deliver tax relief for Michigan families, protect women’s right to choose, and bring good-paying jobs back home,” McCann said in a statement. “And I’ll keep fighting to get your costs down, protect your Social Security and health care, and take on the special interests to actually get things done for working people – because it’s time for Washington to work for the people of Southwest Michigan.”

The 4th Congressional District encompasses all of Allegan and Van Buren counties as well as parts of Berrien, Calhoun, Kalamazoo and Ottawa counties. It is held by U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Holland Township), who is rumored to be gearing up to run for U.S. Senate, though Huizenga has stopped short of officially declaring his candidacy. 

Moving into 2026, Michigan’s 4th Congressional District is a target for Democrats looking to reclaim control of the U.S. House. The nonpartisan Cook Political Report has rated the district “likely Republican.”

This story was updated to reflect that Congressman Huizenga lives in Holland Township.