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State House — District 79 — 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
AAngela RigasRepublican
Incumbent Republican representative for HD-79 covering portions of Allegan, Barry, and Kent counties. First elected 2022. 2023 CPAC Foundation Conservative Excellence Award with 96% conservative rating. 10% LCV environmental score. Long-time grassroots advocate for Second Amendment, Parental, and Voting rights. Chairs Oversight Subcommittee on Weaponization of State Government. Vice Chair of Oversight Subcommittee on Child Welfare System. Serves on Regulatory Reform committee.
FZach AbbottDemocratic
Democratic challenger for HD-79
Communities in this district
Leighton Township (Allegan Co.) · Irving Township (Barry Co.) · Rutland Township (Barry Co.) · Thornapple Township (Barry Co.) · Byron Township (Kent Co.) · Caledonia Township (Kent Co.) · Gaines Township (Kent Co.) · City of Wyoming (Kent Co.)
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