Sean McCann Triumphs Over Bill Huizenga: Trump and Republicans’ Disastrous Energy Policy Cost Them Election

LANSING, MI— Tonight, Democrat Sean McCann defeated Republican Bill Huizenga in a historic victory for the people of Southwest Michigan. By electing McCann to Congress, Michiganders made their disapproval of Trump and Republicans’ energy policy known: from the war in Iran that is driving up gas and diesel prices, to the clean energy cuts and data centers with no guardrails that drove up utility bills. 

Time and time again, Republicans like Huizenga blocked the path to cheaper, faster, cleaner energy, and now Southwest Michigan families and businesses are paying for it three times over — at the pump, on their utility bills, and through the data centers polluting their communities. McCann will tackle corporate greed and pollution, put guardrails on utility bill-raising, polluting data centers, and lower utility costs by investing in affordable clean energy.

McCann made his priorities crystal clear when he said: “I’ll fight for clean energy, good-paying jobs, and ensure data centers don’t drain our water or raise your bills.”

“Huizenga put costly coal plants and allegiance to Trump ahead of what’s best for Southwest Michigan, and voters were sick of it,” said Climate Power’s Michigan Director Tom Lenard. “Sean McCann knows a change is needed to make gas and diesel more affordable, lower our bills with more renewable energy, and stand up for clean air and water. That’s exactly what he’ll focus on as our next Congressman.” 

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