U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Caledonia, will serve his third term in Michigan’s 2nd Congressional District.
According to unofficial election results from NPR, Moolenaar won over 60% of the vote against his opponent, Democrat Ben Ambrose.
"They've placed their trust in me, and it's a privilege to represent our communities in Congress," Moolenaar told WCMU. "I remain committed to fighting for the values, freedoms, and priorities that matter to the people of Michigan."
The incumbent congressman said he will continue advocating for farmers, strengthening Michigan's workforce and continuing his work against the Chinese Communist Party.
"We're going to hold the Chinese Communist Party accountable, make sure we win this competition with the Chinese Communist Party," he said. "I'm going to continue to advocate for the farmers, small businesses, the manufacturers and the families who depend on those jobs to continue to grow our economy."
This is the third election in a row that Moolenaar has won over 60% of voters in the 2nd Congressional District.
Moolenaar represented Michigan's previous 4th Congressional District. In 2022, he moved from Midland to Caledonia, which is included in the 2nd Congressional District after it was redistricted.
In 2024, the congressman was selected to serve as chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party and has sat on the House Committee on Appropriations since 2017.
Before serving in Congress, he was a state lawmaker, teacher, and chemist in Midland.
In a statement, Ambrose conceded the race against Moolenaar and congratulated him on his reelection.
"We will expect him to answer questions in public, explain his decisions, and hear directly from the people affected by them," Ambrose wrote. "When his actions help our communities, we should acknowledge it. When they fall short, we will speak up, organize, and demand better."
