Angela Rigas
Candidate for State Representative, 79th District
Background
- Occupation
- State Representative; salon business owner
- Lives in
- Alto area
- Campaign website
- angela4mi.com
State representative for the 79th District since 2023, chair of the House Oversight Subcommittee on Weaponization of State Government. A small-business owner in the salon industry, she served on the Allegan, Kent and Barry County Republican executive committees.
Documented positions
Public safety
Co-sponsored the Rowan Act on missing children, now law.In office
House Bills 4517 and 4518, sponsored with Rep. Jerry Neyer, were signed by Gov. Whitmer in 2026.
ReportAngela Rigas — PostsGovernment record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“A pair of bills sponsored by State Reps. Angela Rigas (R-Caledonia) and Jerry Neyer (R-Shepherd) that expand protection efforts for missing children”
Supports gun rights, parental rights and voting rights.In office
ReportAbout Angela RigasGovernment record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“Angela is a long-time grassroots advocate fighting for Second Amendment, Parental and Voting rights.”
Education
Introduced the Natalia Moore Law on school bullying.In office
House Bill 5480, introduced January 2026.
ReportAngela Rigas — PostsGovernment record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“House Bill 5480, known as the Natalia Moore Law, was introduced by Rigas in January.”
Health & human services
Sponsored House-passed bills restricting medical debt collection.In office
Lead sponsor of House Bill 5254.
ReportAngela Rigas — PostsGovernment record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“led the House in successfully passing her bipartisan plan to reform how health care providers can charge for and collect medical debt”
Government & transparency
Supports disclosure of the Attorney General's litigation spending.In office
ReportAngela Rigas — PostsGovernment record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“refusing to provide a complete breakdown of state funds spent on high-profile legal actions targeting the Trump Administration”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Angela Rigas on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (7)
- Official Candidate Listing, All State and Judicial Offices, General Election, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections · mi-boe.entellitrak.com
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Allegan County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Barry County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Kent County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Official Candidates and Proposals List, November 3, 2026 General Election (updated 9/10/2026)
Election filing · Kent County Clerk, Elections Division · kentcountymi.gov
- Angela Rigas — Posts
Government record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
- About Angela Rigas
Government record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
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