Grand Rapids Reporter

Congresswoman Hillary Scholten, representing Michigan's 3rd congressional district since 2023, recently addressed multiple topics through a series of tweets. These posts reflect her stances on voting accessibility, technological advancements, and LGBTQ+ rights.

On April 10, 2025, Scholten discussed voting rights, stating, "Our nation’s history has proven that creating barriers that make it harder for Americans to vote is harmful and undemocratic. But as we saw today, House Republicans seem to have forgotten that history. The SAVE Act would make voting nearly impossible for millions of women." This statement highlights her concern over potential legislative measures aimed to restrict voting access.

Later that day, Scholten turned her attention to technological innovation, expressing her enthusiasm about witnessing new developments. She tweeted, "It’s so crucial to keep our nation on the cutting edge, and I loved seeing @CTATech’s exhibit with the latest and greatest in cars, software, and technological innovation from businesses big and small." Her participation underscores her interest in maintaining the nation's technological competitiveness.

Scholten also emphasized her commitment to health education and HIV prevention by posting, "As a Member of the @EqualityCaucus, I’m committed to fighting for young people’s right to a robust health education and to protecting their access to preventative care to reduce the spread of HIV. #NYHAAD" This affirms her advocacy for young people’s access to comprehensive health resources.

Hillary Scholten was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1982 and continues to reside there. A graduate of Gordon College and the University of Maryland, Baltimore, she has actively served her congressional district since taking office in 2023. She succeeded Peter Meijer and aims to address key issues as a lawmaker.