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2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nick Rowe and Matt Hall. Candidate information follows official Allegan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Nick Rowe (Democratic), Matt Hall (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 42; Matt Hall is the sitting member, per the Michigan House of Representatives's official roster (gophouse.org). Nominees were chosen at the August 4, 2026 primary, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results; Michigan prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Nick Rowe is the Democratic nominee for Michigan House District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. Rowe is a professor in the College of Aviation at Western Michigan University and a retired senior military officer who served in the U.S. Air Force from 2002 to 2022, according to his campaign site. He is challenging House Speaker Matt Hall for the 42nd District seat.
2026 priorities (per the nickrowe.org)
- Investment in education, research and workforce development
- Special education and disability advocacy
- Protecting constitutional rights and government accountability
Source: candidate campaign site.
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Matt Hall is the Republican nominee for Michigan House District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. Matt Hall is a sitting member for the district, per the Michigan House of Representatives's official roster (gophouse.org). Hall is Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives, serving his fourth term representing District 42, according to the Michigan House Republicans caucus. He is a constitutional law attorney who previously served as West Michigan liaison for the Michigan Department of Attorney General. He holds a B.S. from Western Michigan University and a J.D. from WMU-Cooley Law School.
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