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Rachelle Smit
Republican candidate for State House — District 43 · Michigan General Election, November 3, 2026.
ARachelle SmitRepublican
Incumbent Republican State Representative for HD-43 (Shelbyville area, Allegan/Barry Counties). Assumed office January 1, 2023; reelected 2024. Speaker Pro Tempore (second in House leadership). Born in Grand Rapids. Christian with strong conservative values. Dairy farmer with her husband Dave. Former Martin Township Clerk for seven years focused on election integrity. Affiliated with Right to Life, NRA, and Farm Bureau. Chair of House Election Integrity Committee. Member of Legislative Council.
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