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Politics in Jenison

Who represents Jenison

Jenison is represented in Congress by Senators Gary C. Peters and Elissa Slotkin and Representative Bill Huizenga. Gretchen Whitmer is governor.

Gary C. PetersElissa SlotkinBill Huizenga6 people represent Jenison →
Election Day30days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
Your representatives
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in Washington and Michigan

What stands out about civic life in Jenison

Read from the official results and the seats below. Party is shown as the official record.

★ What stands out · In Michigan

Who represents Jenison in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Jenison.

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Gretchen WhitmerGovernor of MichiganDemocrat · Since 2019Website ↗517-373-3400
State Senate · District 31
Roger VictoryState SenatorRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
State House · District 85
Brad SlaghState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
Elections · 2024 general election

How Ottawa County voted in 2024

Official results for all of Ottawa County. Jenison’s own results aren’t published in a form we can match to the town exactly, so these are the county’s.

President178,507 votes
Donald J TrumpRepublican59.5%
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat39.0%
Others1.5%

Michigan: Trump 49.7%, Harris 48.3%

U.S. Senate177,092 votes
Mike RogersRepublican59.7%
Elissa SlotkinDemocrat38.1%
Others2.3%

Michigan: Slotkin 48.6%, Rogers 48.3%

U.S. House · Michigan's 4th District425,817 votes
Bill HuizengaRepublican55.1%
Jessica SwartzDemocrat43.4%
Others1.6%

Whole-district result

DemocratRepublicanLibertarianIndependent / other

Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Party colors are neutral on purpose.

On your ballot

Election Day is November 3: 30 days away

What Michigan voters decide this November, and how to take part.

On the November 2026 ballot in Michigan
  • U.S. SenateOne of Michigan’s two seats (now Gary C. Peters, Elissa Slotkin)
  • U.S. HouseEvery seat, every two years (now Bill Huizenga)
  • GovernorNow Gretchen Whitmer
  • State legislatureThe 2 seats that cover Jenison are listed below

Plus local offices and questions. Your sample ballot from the town or state has the final list.

How to vote in Jenison
  • Register or check your registration at vote.gov.
  • Ask the town clerk about absentee ballots and early voting.
  • Bring the ID your state asks for.

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In Washington

Who represents Jenison in Congress

Two senators for all of Michigan, and one House member for the district.

U.S. Senate Both senators represent all of Michigan
Gary C. Peters
Gary C. PetersU.S. SenatorDemocrat · Since 2015Website ↗202-224-6221
Elissa Slotkin
Elissa SlotkinU.S. SenatorDemocrat · Since 2025Website ↗202-224-4822
U.S. House · Michigan's 4th District
Bill Huizenga
Bill HuizengaU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 2011Website ↗202-225-4401

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Sources: election results from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab, official 2024 precinct returns (statewide totals from its official state files); percentages are of votes for candidates. Congressional and state legislative districts: U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts), matched to Jenison by land area. Members of Congress: the congress-legislators project (portraits public domain). Governors and state legislators: Open States. Local officials: Open States and Wikidata. Turnout = votes for president per adult resident (Census), a rough guide, not official turnout.

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