Sean McCann defeats Bill Huizenga in Michigan House race

Michigan state Sen. Sean McCann defeated Republican U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga in the race for the state’s 4th Congressional District, flipping a seat Huizenga had held since entering Congress in 2011. The Associated Press called the race Wednesday afternoon, November 4, based on unofficial returns. Returns reported McCann with about 50% of the vote and Huizenga with roughly 48%. One account said more than 97% of votes had been counted. The figures remain unofficial, and reports varied on Huizenga’s share: one placed it at 43.3%, while others put it near 48%. Final certified totals were not included in the reports. McCann, a Democrat from Kalamazoo who served in the Michigan House and Senate, declared victory before the AP call. He thanked supporters and said his campaign had built a broad coalition across the district. Huizenga congratulated McCann in a statement Wednesday and said he was proud of his campaign and his service to southwest Michigan. The district covers parts of southwest Michigan, including Allegan and Van Buren counties and portions of Ottawa, Kalamazoo, Calhoun and Berrien counties. Huizenga, a Republican, had represented the area for eight terms and was a vice...