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State Representative, 62nd District
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Matthew Smith

Candidate for State Representative, 62nd District

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Business leader

Business leader with more than 25 years of experience and a B.S. in advertising and public relations, per his VOTE411 profile.

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Photo: Campaign photo — VOTE411 (League of Women Voters)

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Opposes legislation that directly raises taxes.

    VOTE411 voter guide: Michigan House District 62

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I wouldn't support any legislation that would directly increase taxes for Michigan residents.”
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Education

  • Supports early literacy and transparent school results reporting.

    VOTE411 voter guide: Michigan House District 62

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I'll fight for early literacy, stronger math education, better teacher retention, expanded skilled-trades opportunities, and transparent reporting”
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Economy & jobs

Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports making utilities responsible for grid upgrades.

    VOTE411 voter guide: Michigan House District 62

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I would hold utility companies responsible for energy grid upgrades.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Matthew Smith on them.

  • Public safetyNo documented position found.
  • Courts & justiceNo documented position found.

All sources (4)

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