SEAN McCANN JOINS BERRIEN COUNTY FAITH LEADERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR “SOULS TO THE POLLS” EARLY VOTING EVENT

Sean McCann highlights importance of civic participation in battleground MI-04

BENTON HARBOR, MI – Today, Sean McCann, Democratic candidate for Michigan’s Fourth Congressional District, joined local faith leaders, community organizers, and Berrien County residents, including Berrien County 3rd District Commissioner Chokwe Pitchford, for a “Souls to the Polls” event organized by Berrien Connection to encourage civic engagement and help residents cast their ballots during Michigan’s early voting period.

The event brought together local faith leaders and community members in a nonpartisan effort to make voting more accessible, particularly for residents facing transportation barriers.

“This election comes at an important moment for Southwest Michigan families. From the cost of groceries and health care to the strength of our schools and communities, the decisions made by those we elect will have a lasting impact for years to come,” said Sean McCann. “That’s why it’s so important that every eligible voter makes their voice heard. I’m grateful to the faith leaders, volunteers, and community organizers who are doing the hard work of removing barriers to the ballot box. Our democracy is strongest when everyone participates.”

Throughout the event, McCann spoke with community members and thanked local organizers for their efforts to educate residents about early voting and remove barriers to civic participation.

Berrien Connection’s “Souls to the Polls” initiative reflects a broader community-led effort to ensure residents have the information and resources they need to exercise their right to vote, regardless of political affiliation.

FOOTAGE OF THE EVENT CAN BE FOUND HERE

PHOTOS AVAILABLE FOR MEDIA USE BELOW

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About Sean McCann:

Sean McCann has spent his career standing up to the powerful and on behalf of people in Southwest Michigan. From cracking down on slumlords to serving as a State Senator, Sean has fought to change broken systems. In the State Legislature, he stood up to polluters to protect Lake Michigan, and he cut taxes for working families.

Sean knows Washington is broken and he’ll fight for the change we need – banning members of Congress from trading stocks, negotiating for lower drug prices, and stopping massive tax breaks for billionaires and big corporations, so we put hard-working people first.

Born and raised in Michigan, Sean attended Western Michigan University before serving as a Kalamazoo Commissioner, State Representative, and now State Senator for Southwest Michigan. Along the way, he’s earned a reputation among Democrats and Republicans alike as a serious problem-solver who works across the aisle and stands up for families trying to make ends meet. 

As a husband and father raising his family in Michigan, Sean understands what’s at stake for working families. In Congress, he’ll bring the same work ethic, common sense, and determination he’s brought to public service throughout his career, and fight every day to make Washington work for people it’s supposed to serve. 

About the race for Michigan’s 4th Congressional District:

MI-04 is one of the country’s key 2026 battlegrounds. The R+3 district has been named a top “Red to Blue” race by the DCCC and rated a toss-up by Sabato’s Crystal Ball. Cook Political Report has consistently moved this race in Democrats’ direction, calling the district “a bright spot for Democrats.”  Poll after poll has shown Sean McCann leading Bill Huizenga, and McCann continues to post strong fundraising numbers. 

According to Cook, Sean McCann’s State Senate seat (MI-19) “makes up about a third of the 4th District and includes 45% of the 4th’s primary electorate.” Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson each carried MI-04 with more than fifty percent of the vote in 2022.

MI-04 covers Southwest Michigan and includes the cities of Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Holland, St. Joseph, Benton Harbor and the outer suburbs of Grand Rapids including Ottawa County.

Sean has also received endorsements from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Senator Elissa Slotkin, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten, former Congressman Mark Schauer, over 15 labor groups, and over 70 local elected officials and community leaders. 

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