Zach Abbott
Biography
Zach Abbott is the Democratic nominee for Michigan House District 79 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. No campaign website was found as of 2026-09-12.
Allegan County, Michigan
Michigan House District 79
Allegan County, Michigan
Michigan House District 79
Abbott and Rigas are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Allegan County election filings.
About this race
Zach Abbott (Democratic), Angela Rigas (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 79; Angela Rigas 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.
What this office does
State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.
This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Angela Rigas, is on the ballot.
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