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State House — District 43 — 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
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.
FAlan SwankDemocratic
Democratic candidate for Michigan State House District 43 in the 2026 primary
Communities in this district
City of Allegan (Allegan Co.) · Allegan Township (Allegan Co.) · Clyde Township (Allegan Co.) · Dorr Township (Allegan Co.) · City of Fennville (Allegan Co.) · Fillmore Township (Allegan Co.) · Heath Township (Allegan Co.) · Hopkins Township (Allegan Co.) · Manlius Township (Allegan Co.) · Martin Township (Allegan Co.) · Monterey Township (Allegan Co.) · Overisel Township (Allegan Co.) · Salem Township (Allegan Co.) · Valley Township (Allegan Co.) · Watson Township (Allegan Co.) · City of Wayland (Allegan Co.) · Wayland Township (Allegan Co.) · Assyria Township (Barry Co.) · Barry Township (Barry Co.) · Hope Township (Barry Co.) · Johnstown Township (Barry Co.) · Orangeville Township (Barry Co.) · Prairieville Township (Barry Co.) · Yankee Springs Township (Barry Co.) · Bellevue Township (Eaton Co.) · Jamestown Township (Ottawa Co.)
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