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State House — District 42 — Michigan 2026
Michigan 2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Grades reflect each candidate's public record on life, family, religious liberty, the Second Amendment, limited government and fiscal responsibility.
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Candidates
AMatt HallRepublican
Incumbent Republican State Representative and current Speaker of the Michigan House (79th Speaker). Serving since 2019 in HD-42. Former House Minority Leader (2023-2025). American lawyer and politician. Perfect voting attendance for three consecutive years (640+ roll call votes per session). 37% environmental voting record (Michigan LCV). Campaigns on lowering auto insurance, cutting taxes, and reducing Medicare premiums. Endorsed by conservative and business organizations.
FNick RoweDemocratic
Air Force veteran (2002-2022); WMU aviation faculty member
Communities in this district
Gunplain Township (Allegan Co.) · City of Otsego (Allegan Co.) · Otsego Township (Allegan Co.) · City of Plainwell (Allegan Co.) · Alamo Township (Kalamazoo Co.) · Brady Township (Kalamazoo Co.) · Comstock Township (Kalamazoo Co.) · Cooper Township (Kalamazoo Co.) · City of Galesburg (Kalamazoo Co.) · Kalamazoo Township (Kalamazoo Co.) · Oshtemo Township (Kalamazoo Co.) · City of Parchment (Kalamazoo Co.) · Pavilion Charter Township (Kalamazoo Co.) · Prairie Ronde Township (Kalamazoo Co.) · Richland Township (Kalamazoo Co.) · Ross Township (Kalamazoo Co.) · Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo Co.)
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