For example, Pete Hoekstra and Bill Huizenga have represented the 2nd district since 1993, but are considered the "successors" of Guy Vander Jagt, since the current 2nd covers most of the territory represented by Vander Jagt in the 9th district before 1993.
To illustrate, Pete Hoekstra and Bill Huizenga have represented the 2nd district since 1993 but are considered successors to Guy Vander Jagt. This is because the current 2nd district includes most of the territory that Vander Jagt represented in the 9th district before 1993.