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2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 43 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alan Swank and Rachelle Smit. Candidate information follows official Eaton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Alan Swank (Democratic), Rachelle Smit (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 43; Rachelle Smit 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.
Democratic
Alan Swank is the Democratic nominee for Michigan House District 43 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of 2026-09-12.
Republican · Incumbent
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. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of 2026-09-12.