Michigan’s Sixth Congressional District encompasses the southwest corner of Michigan, a region that stretches from the shores of Lake Michigan to the outskirts of Battle Creek and from the Michigan-Indiana border to just south of Holland and Grand Rapids. The District is made up from seven counties: Allegan, Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, and Van Buren. In many ways, the Sixth District is a microcosm of the United States itself.
It is a diverse region with two urban centers, Kalamazoo and the Twin Cities of Benton Harbor-St. Joseph, as well as many rural communities. It has both a strong industrial base and a diverse farming community. Industrial work ranges from tool and die shops and pharmaceuticals to home appliances and auto parts. Southwest Michigan farms produce everything from asparagus to zucchini, milk to wine. The region is also home to a number of our nation’s leading institutions of higher education, which drive research and local economic growth.
Southwest Michigan has a great deal to offer families, businesses, and visitors alike. I hope that you will take full advantage of what this wonderful area has to offer.
