This week, I had the opportunity to door-knock and chat with voters in Grandville. Team Hudson has been connecting with voters and sharing our platform to get our country back on track. Our foot is on the pedal as we race towards victory in November!

ENDORSEMENT ALERT – Kent County Treasurer and Former State Senator Pete MacGregor endorses Hudson for Congress With years of public service, Pete has had a tremendous impact on the people of West Michigan. I look forward to working with him and gaining insight from his years of service to the community.

How can you vote for a bill before you're even in Congress? Dark money ad blitz invents a vote to prop up @repscholten. My statement:

I want to thank everyone who came to our event last night! From the start of this race, we’ve been focused on creating a broad coalition of conservative supporters who want to see common-sense change in Washington. By working together, we will win back this seat in November.

ENDORSEMENT ALERT – Former State Rep. Tommy Brann endorses Hudson for Congress Tommy Brann is a pillar of our community, both as a longtime business owner and a public servant. I look forward to leaning on his wisdom and I’m very proud to have his endorsement!

ENDORSEMENT ALERT – State Rep. Curt VanderWall endorses Hudson in the Third District House Race As a longtime lawmaker, Rep. VanderWall has had a clear focus on common-sense policies and fiscal responsibility. Curt’s public support and insight is a great boost to our campaign!

ENDORSEMENT ALERT – State Senator Rick Outman endorses Hudson in the Third District House Race I’m thrilled to be endorsed by another strong West Michigan Senator! I look forward to working with Senator Outman to grow the region and bring back common-sense policymaking to our constituents.

I enjoyed this gorgeous spring day door-knocking in Allendale Township. Nothing better than connecting with the voters and hearing what’s on their mind. Under a hundred days until Aug 6 and under 200 until Nov 5, and we’re not wasting a single one.

ENDORSEMENT ALERT – Kent County Commissioner Matt Kallman endorses Hudson in the Third District House Race I am very happy to receive the endorsement from a proud family man and community leader, Matt Kallman. Together, let’s bring back Commonsense Conservative policies to West Michigan!

It’s election season, so @repscholten is pretending to be a fiscal conservative again. The problem for Rep. Scholten is that when you get to Congress you have a voting record. Hers paints a very different story. My full statement:

ENDORSEMENT ALERT – Kent County Commissioner @bgreenemi endorses Hudson in Third District House Race I’m very honored to have lifelong Kent County resident and community leader, Ben Greene’s endorsement. I look forward to working with Ben as we move towards a victory in November!

ENDORSEMENT ALERT –State Rep. @repposthumus endorses Hudson in Third District House Race I am very proud to receive Rep. Posthumus’ endorsement; as a public servant, he follows a long family tradition of serving the people of West Michigan. I look forward to working with Rep. Posthumus on federal matters affecting our people and our state.

I want to thank Terri Lynn Land for hosting a fantastic Meet the Candidates event. It was great connecting with the voters and others running for public office. Together, we will build a broad coalition of conservatives to take back Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District.

I want to thank the President of @ottawacountyfarmbureau for giving me a tour of Homestead Orchards. We discussed how layer upon layer of excessive state and federal regulations are getting in the way of farmers getting food to our tables. Critical reforms are necessary, and I will always support our farmers!

Today, I was out knocking doors and chatting with voters in Plainfield Township! It was great listening to voters on the issues that matter to them and for me to share my plan to lower taxes, rein in spending, and secure our southern border. I hope to see you out on the campaign trail!

ENDORSEMENT ALERT –Cannon Township Supervisor Steve Grimm endorses Hudson in Third District House Race I am thankful to have Township Supervisor Grimm’s endorsement! As a longtime Kent County Resident and public servant, Steve knows what it takes to be effective in representing the interests and values of his fellow citizens. That’s why Steve’s endorsement matters to me, and I trust it will be viewed as important by voters as well.

Team Hudson successfully filed our signatures today to qualify for the ballot. Through our focus on creating the broadest coalition of conservative supporters, we have shown that this campaign is in the best position to win in November.

I want to thank @roger__victory for hosting a great breakfast event in beautiful Ottawa County. We heard from former Lt. Governor @lgcalley who discussed new federal and state regulations that are harming small businesses. Small businesses are suffering right now from high costs and inflation and the last thing they need is more government red tape.

This is an important moment as Congress votes on a critical set of bills aimed at bolstering our national security. I urge Congress, and Michigan's Third District @repscholten, to vote yes to support our longtime ally Israel against attacks from Hamas and Iran, bolster Ukraine's defense against Putin's unlawful invasion, and secure our southern border. My full statement:

I want to thank @biggertruth for inviting me to discuss the race and the danger of our $34 trillion national debt. Unlike my opponent, @repscholten, I understand that this isn’t Monopoly money. We need to get spending under control before it’s too late.

I was honored to spend time with local farmers and tour @greentree_orchards with the President of Kent County Farm Bureau. When elected to office, I will always ensure that there is an open dialogue with the local farming community and promote pro-farming policies.

Happy Tax Day! As millions of Americans are feeling the squeeze of writing another check to the government, many people don’t realize that taxes are set to automatically go up next year. With the expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act at the end of 2025, West Michigan families are set to pay thousands more in taxes. My full statement:

We can all feel it in our bones – our country is off track. That’s why I created the GPS Plan. It focuses on creating Growth, Prosperity and Security through lowering taxes, less government regulation/spending and securing our southern border. Join Team Hudson, as we bring Common-Sense Conservative values back to West Michigan.

I had the pleasure of speaking to a group of voters in Comstock Park. I shared my vision on fixing the important issues of inflation, government spending and border security.

At a time of international unrest, President Biden’s proposed $7.3 trillion federal budget skimps on the most important priority of all—our national defense. We must remember the fundamental duty of our government is to protect its citizens. My full statement:

I had the pleasure of speaking to @abcmichigan and meeting with their members. I appreciated learning more about the issues our builders and contractors are facing here in Michigan.

Our immigration system has it exactly backward and right now is the worst of both worlds. People like @repscholten like to pretend that an open-border policy is ‘pro-immigrant,’ when it truly hurts legal immigrants and incentivizes illegal immigration. My full statement:

I am very proud to have received the endorsements of four distinguished conservative leaders: U.S. Congressman and former 3-star Marine Corps General @repjackbergman, former Detroit Police @chiefjamescraigmi, and West Michigan State Senators @senjonbumstead and @roger_victory These prominent leaders joined Team Hudson because they know the importance of this race and that I am the best candidate to beat Democrat @repscholten in November. We hope you'll join me, Paul Hudson, as we take back this seat and bring these common-sense conservative values to West Michigan.

I want to thank the @kentcountygop for inviting me to be the keynote speaker at their April Coffee Hour. I was able to chat with grassroot supporters on the issues and share why I am the best candidate to win back Michigan’s 3rd Congressional seat.

ENDORSEMENT ALERT – @roger_victory backs Hudson in Third District House Race I’m humbled to have the support of Senator Roger Victory, who is a seasoned small business owner, farmer, and elected official. He is not only a respected member of the Michigan Senate, but an engaged member of the Ottawa County community. I look forward to receiving Senator Victory’s counsel on a wide range of policy issues affecting West Michigan.

I had a great chat with Miguel from @turningpointusa. We discussed the race and how we can bring back commonsense conservative policies to West Michigan.

From my family to yours, I want to wish everyone a Blessed and Happy Easter.

I had the honor of meeting with @familypromisewm It was a great discussion on their amazing work with the unhoused and how we can decrease homelessness in West Michigan.

I had the pleasure of speaking to the Republican Committee for Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District. It was a great conversation that focused on border security and reigning in government spending.

The response from @repscholten to the tragic murder of Ruby Garcia has been disappointing and inadequate. My statement:

On Friday, a young West Michigan woman’s life was brutally cut short by an illegal immigrant who was only in this community because of multiple failures in our broken immigration system. What this tragedy highlights are the serious policy failures that need immediate changes to prevent anything like this from happening again. My full statement:

The murder of Ruby Garcia is a tragedy and a reminder of our country’s failed border policies. I chatted with WOOD Radio’s @mrjustinbarclay, to discuss this tragic case and the importance of securing our southern border.

My wife Jen and I enjoyed an informative discussion with former NATO Supreme Allied Commander General Curtis Scaparrotti. Many thanks to the @geraldfordfoundation for hosting!

While countries like China are scaling up its navy to more than 350 ships, President Biden’s record spending budget fails to address our national defense concerns. This type of leadership leaves our country outgunned and outmanned in the Pacific as we enter the most dangerous period ever of U.S.-China relations.

President Biden’s proposed $7.3 trillion budget represents over $20 grand in additional spending for every man, woman, and child in America. It pulls off an irresponsible trifecta of spending trillions more than the nation can afford, hiking up taxes, and skimping on vital priorities like national security. My full statement:

Team Hudson had a great Saturday volunteering in the community and speaking to a group of concerned voters.

While West Michiganders struggle to fill their gas tanks and feed their families, @repscholten continues to turn her back on them. Yesterday, Congress voted to urge the Biden Administration to reverse policy decisions that have increased energy prices. Hillary once again voted no on bipartisan efforts to remedy this bad policy for West Michigan families. https://www.mlive.com/news/2024/03/michigan-gas-prices-set-2024-record-youll-pay-the-most-in-these-3-cities.html

ENDORSEMENT ALERT- @senjonbumstead backs Hudson in Third District House Race Receiving Senator Bumstead’s endorsement means a great deal to me personally, and to my campaign. Jon Bumstead’s work in both chambers of Michigan’s state legislature is that of a dedicated public servant. The Senator’s leadership, especially in fiscal policy and natural resource protection, is truly impressive and instructive to all who seek to serve.

The Wall Street Journal referred to President Biden's $7.3 trillion budget as a ‘budget fantasy’ that 'sets a record for unreality'. The proposed federal budget spends trillions more than the nation can afford, hikes up taxes, and skimps on vital priorities like national security. This $1.1 trillion spending only adds further to our existing $34 trillion national debt. This budget has our nation’s priorities all wrong, and I call on @repscholten, to oppose this reckless plan. In a campaign ad last cycle, she implored: ‘Democrats, stop the spending.’ Now is her chance to back up campaign rhetoric with actual action in Congress by opposing President Biden’s irresponsible budget.

To most people, the term ‘bipartisan’ means a style of constructive engagement with the other political party and a genuine interest in working cooperatively. But politicians like @repscholten use this term to camouflage their real ideology. The independent non-profit Common Ground Committee rates all members of Congress on bipartisanship. Despite all of Rep. Scholten’s political posturing, she falls in the ‘below average’ category according to their review, with a score of just 17 out of 100. As a candidate I hope this November election is an honest discussion of who is best able to represent the interests and values of West Michigan. https://commongroundscorecard.org/hillary-scholten/

ENDORSEMENT ALERT- @repjackbergman backs Hudson in Third District House Race I am truly honored to receive the support from the highest-ranking combat veteran to have ever served in the U.S. House and because I can think of no Member of Congress who works harder than Jack Bergman, serving on both the Veterans Affairs and Armed Services committees. Through his service and sacrifice, he has inspired me to serve my community and bring positive change to our great nation.

I want to thank everyone who came out to the Grand Rapids St. Patrick’s Day Parade! It was great seeing all the families in the crowd. I hope everyone has a fun and safe St. Patrick’s Day Weekend.

Team Hudson would not be a well-oiled machine without the help of our amazing volunteers. If you are interested in helping Team Hudson, check out www.paulhudson.com and join the fight. It will take all of us to get out there and bring back commonsense conservative values to Michigan's 3rd Congressional District.

Once again, my opponent @repscholten has voted no on a bipartisan border security measure. This shouldn’t be controversial or complicated. There is a crisis at the southern border and we need immediate action, from both Congress and the Biden administration.

I want to thank the @nhaschools for hosting a great event on education policy. They are dedicated to changing their student’s lives through high-quality education that sets them on the path to success. Education is the foundation of equality of opportunity in this country. We need to do more to raise standards, support students, and provide better and more individualized educational opportunities. We need to ensure our children are equipped with the tools they need to prosper in the future.

ENDORSEMENT ALERT - Former Detroit @chiefjamescraigmi Backs Hudson in Third District House Race I am truly grateful to Chief Craig for his public endorsement of my campaign. His kind words of support mean a lot. Chief Craig’s decade-plus leadership in the Motor City has made him a law enforcement trailblazer, which makes his endorsement even more gratifying. At a time when the people who protect us face pressures and challenges, I want to be known as someone with great respect for law enforcement. I believe they deserve more, not less in training, equipment, and community support.

I had the pleasure of speaking with @MrJustinBarclay on @WOODRADIO. We had a great discussion on important topics, such as the southern border and inflation. I am running for Congress to ensure that West Michigan has an effective leader that can bring commonsense solutions and get the job done.

Every year Congress proves incapable of getting its act together to pass a federal budget. Hitting our representatives in their own wallets may force them to be serious about the federal purse. Unlike @RepScholten, I’ll support ‘No Budget, No Pay’ in Congress.

An incredible day with @MIGOP and the delegates of Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District. Thanks to the volunteers and committee members who make it a priority to stay involved in their government. Republicans are fired up and ready to flip MI03.

Kicking the can down the road is a game Congress has played for far too long. Unlike @RepScholten, I will support a balanced budget amendment. No business would operate this way, so why should our government?

For three years @potus & @repscholten have pretended illegal immigration wasn’t a problem. Now it’s an election year so we get empty photo ops and still no solutions.

Great show last night from @samhuntmusic at @vanandelarenagr.

Congress needs to stop bickering, start budgeting. @RepScholten claims to be bipartisan, but votes with Democrats 96% of the time. If Congress continues to kick the can down the road, she and her colleagues are the only ones to blame.

We have an immigration crisis because of the actions and inactions of @repscholten and the Biden administration. They own it. Now, they’re putting the burden of their failures on the people of Michigan.

I signed the @taxreformer pledge because the last thing West Michigan families need is higher taxes on top of high prices and crushing inflation. This is an urgent issue because most Americans are not aware that their taxes are set to automatically increase next year. Unlike @repscholten, in Congress I will fight to make sure the hardworking people of West Michigan keep more of their paychecks, not less.

Another great night with @kentgop. Voters and I agree. It’s painful to watch our country in action right now. We have to step up and provide sanity to counter the nonsense. Competence to correct the incompetence. America, we need more adults in the room.

No American, Republican or Democrat, feels comfortable with our current situation and leadership.

It was a pleasure speaking with the Grand Valley College Republicans. We discussed my vision for this race and the most pressing issues facing our nation. I look forward to working with this energetic next generation of Republicans to build something better for the future!

.@GRChamber’s Breakfast with Legislators and lunch at Econ Club. Continuing to spend time with voters all around Michigan’s 3rd from Muskegon and Grand Haven to Grand Rapids.

Today is an opportunity for us to remember and celebrate how far America has come because of the sacrifices made by leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. Happy MLK Day!

I went to the last Lions home playoff game. It was for my birthday. My 10th birthday. In 1992. It’s been a long time coming! Go Lions!

Big thanks to @kentgop for hosting Pizza & Politics at @fricanospizza! It was a packed house as West Michigan voters showed up to hear my plan to restore faith in our leadership in Washington, reduce out of control spending, and focus on common-sense policies to spur growth and prosperity in the region. Let’s get this country back on track!

The freedom to work independently on your own terms is an economic foundation that has provided prosperity and expanded choice in America. The government shouldn’t be telling you how to make a living or who you have to work with. @KevinKileyCA is spot on.

Good to see some progress to reduce spending, but this constant cycle of kicking the can down the road and looming shutdowns every few months is no way to run a country.

I have a little New Year’s Day tradition of going for a 10 mile run. Some years there’s a foot of snow, some years it’s a balmy 34 like today. Every year…I regret it. Wish me luck. Happy New Year everyone!

Happy new year from half of the Hudson crew!

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“We are now at over 760,000 migrant encounters since October 1st, making the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 also the highest ever recorded. Thats a population size bigger than Seattle in just three months.” @k_jeanpierre claimed this was “not unusual.” I am appalled at the Biden administration’s short sightedness and selective enforcement of the law. We need change - if that wasn’t clear before, it should be now.

One of my favorite parts of Christmas is getting to make sure your kid’s gifts work properly. Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Hudson family. Cheers to an incredible 2024 for you and your family.

Once again, MI03 is a decider in this year’s election. @repscholten claims to be bipartisan yet votes with her party 96.5% of the time. I’m running to restore practical leadership that works for normal people, not the extremes. West Michigan, you decide.

MI03 is ready for a new direction. That’s why my campaign is focused on restoring faith in reasonable Republican leadership in West Michigan.

Just a stunning lack of moral clarity from academia this week. If you can’t unequivocally condemn calls for the genocide of Jews—the first time and every time—you have no business educating our next generation.

Community notes, back at it again.

West Michigan’s diverse economy has been the backbone of creating new jobs and developing our community. Thanks to companies like @AutocamMedical, we’re the fastest growing region in the state. I’m proud to have the support of Michigan businesses who are hungry for a representative that values their tax dollars and will get government out of the way.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone except the Green Bay Packers.

Look, we’re on the wrong track and we need new leadership that will get us back in the right direction. I call it the GPS plan. Growth - Lower taxes and spending. Prosperity - Pro-business & sustainable future for all. Security - Commitment to security, both on the world stage and at home in our cities and on the border. These politics as usual are causing division amongst family, friends, and neighbors. Join the team and let’s restore faith in American leadership by bringing back pragmatic and effective solutions, because being reasonable isn’t controversial. PaulHudsonforCongress.com

Happy Veterans Day to our brave and selfless American heroes. You represent the best of us - thank you for the sacrifices you and your families have made.

Team Hudson enjoyed spending the third GOP presidential debate with @americansforprosperity and friends in MI03.

Two great early week events with @econclubgr and @crainsgrandrapids. The excellent panelists at both events could not be more clear that we need Growth-focused policies from Lansing and Washington to drive continued prosperity in our region.

Voted in today’s Municipal and County elections with my better half. Hope everyone found time to get to the polls and do their civic duty!

Speaking out against terrorism shouldn’t be controversial.

Attended Kent’s State of the County last night. Because of leaders like Chair Stek, Kent is one of the fastest growing counties in the state (Ottawa at #1). Look forward to seeing priority projects like the River Restoration, Amphitheater, and Soccer Stadium come to fruition.

Another great week in West Michigan. Joined @GRChamber for Breakfast with Legislators to learn about priority projects in the region and discussed America’s role on the world stage and the importance of regaining our self-sufficiency in energy & manufacturing with @PeterZeihan.

We’re the big tent party. Everyone is welcome in the conservative movement. We may not always agree and our styles may differ, but we share the same core values. Thanks for that reminder @onetoughnerd and thanks to all the MI State Representatives who joined us last night.

For the past three weeks Congress has done nothing. 216 members of Congress—including my opponent—voted to cripple our government by removing the Speaker of the House. While war rages on in the Middle East, America looks weak & unprepared on the world stage. We deserve better.

Great evening hosted by Acrisure and the leaders of Grand Action 2.0 who discussed the incredible investments being made in our city/region (like the Amphitheater). West Mich. is the fastest growing region in the state. Washington might take some notes on how to get stuff done.

Agree, Senator. Well done.

Last week, I had the honor of touring the @PresGeraldRFord Museum with @ACC_National. We stand on the shoulders of giants and it is our responsibility to repay the enormous debt of gratitude to those who fought to keep our Republic, like President Ford. That means we expect our elected officials to make the tough decisions in the face of opposition and speak honestly, even when the truth hurts. We were given an excellent example in President Ford and it’s our job to uphold the legacy he built for West Michigan and the nation. I’ll leave you with my favorite quote from President Ford: “We are bound together by the most powerful of all ties, our fervent love for freedom and independence, which knows no homeland but the human heart.”

Today’s horrific attacks on Israel are a reminder that the world won’t wait for us to get our act together. Political stunts this week paralyzed Congress and left us unable to respond to a true crisis on the world stage. I join the voices expressing support for Israel and its people. Now we need to back up words with action, and we need Congress to get back to serious work to make it happen.

Had a great evening at the @meltrotter Season of Hope event. Inspiring stories from an organization foundational to supporting those most in need in our community.

Politicians in DC say we’re divided. But since I announced, voters in West Michigan seem quite unified on one thing: disgust and disappointment with our leadership in Washington, DC. Barring a miracle, the government is about to shut down completely and we’re going to hear the same old thing we always do with politicians blaming everyone else. It’s everyone’s fault except their own. Enough man, people are tired of it. The only solution now is to get better people in there to do the job.

What a night for some civic discussion with supporters! A kickoff event of unity with community & grassroots leaders in attendance. We’re bringing folks together with a shared mission: enough with the division & theatre, it’s time to get the job done. Shrink big government, strengthen law and order (especially at our southern border), rid businesses of unnecessary red tape, and restore faith in American leadership on the world stage. Interested in learning more? Join the team, we’d love to have you. (LINK IN BIO)

Met with voters last night to hear about various community efforts around West Michigan. This region is made up of community leaders like those at @616Service, working to expand local volunteer corps for non-profits.

Attended the @GRChamber Breakfast with Legislators today. The topic of discussion was something we know well: Growth West Michigan has been the fastest growing region in the state of Michigan for over a decade because of public/private partnerships exhibited at events like this. Great hearing from elected officials @SenRogerVictory, @MarkEHuizenga, @deboernancy, @hoodforthehouse, @caglanville, @JohnforMI and Grand Rapids leaders like @AndyTJohnston. A community that holds open dialogue and shares ideas is one that is more effective and successful.