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Philip Tanis

Philip Tanis

Overview

Current roleDirector (designate), Van Raalte Institute of Hope College

PartyRepublican

GenderMale

LocationMichigan

BackgroundDirector (designate), Van Raalte Institute of Hope College

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EducationHope College (Class of 1987)

Notable personal detailsPhilip Tanis is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Michigan’s 4th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle and previously served as mayor of Holland, Michigan (1987–1989). He is an alumnus of Hope College and was selected to lead Hope College’s Van Raalte Institute beginning July 1, 2025. His professional background includes communications and operations roles with the World Communion of Reformed Churches, work for the Reformed Church in America, and a 1995–1996 overseas assignment with the International Republican Institute in Sofia, Bulgaria.

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News

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Last updatedJun 11, 2026

Philip Tanis has entered the race for the Republican nomination in Michigan's 4th Congressional District, challenging U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga. His campaign cleared a key ballot hurdle when state officials validated 1,331 of his 1,508 petition signatures, more than the 1,000 needed to qualify. The district is already drawing competition, with Democrats Sean McCann and Diop Harris also running.

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MLM Live Michigan 14 days ago

Former Holland mayor challenges Huizenga for Republican nomination in U.S. House

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