National committee boosts Democrat McCann’s campaign to win Michigan Republican Huizenga’s seat

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee on Monday named state Sen. Sean McCann to the first round of its “Red to Blue” program, a competitive initiative aimed at helping Democratic candidates defeat incumbent Republicans in key U.S. House races.

McCann, a Democrat from Kalamazoo, is challenging U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Holland Township) for the state’s 4th Congressional District, which covers parts of southwest Michigan.

The “Red to Blue” program provides candidates with organizational support, fundraising assistance …