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Rachelle Smit

Rachelle Smit

Republican · Michigan · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Michigan House District 43, Michigan

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Protecting election integrity
  • Advocating for agricultural representation
  • Overseeing insurance and financial services policy
Biography

Rachelle Smit is the sitting state representative for the 43rd House District, covering most of Allegan County plus parts of Barry, Eaton, and Ottawa counties, elected in November 2022, per Michigan House Republicans official caucus page. Smit was unanimously elected speaker pro tempore for the 2025-26 legislative session and previously served seven years as Martin Township clerk, per Michigan House Republicans official caucus page.

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