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State Representative, 43rd District
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Rachelle Smit

Candidate for State Representative, 43rd District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative
Lives in
Shelbyville

Speaker pro tempore of the Michigan House for 2025–26 and chair of the House Election Integrity Committee; first elected in 2022. Previously served as Martin Township clerk in Allegan County.

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Photo: Official portrait — Michigan House

Documented positions

Government & transparency

  • Supports the SAVE Act requiring proof of citizenship to vote.In office

    Signed a letter with other Michigan lawmakers urging the U.S. Senate to pass the federal bill.

    Rep. Smit: We need to SAVE Michigan from ongoing foreign voting threats

    Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org

    “passing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would require proof of citizenship when registering to vote and photo ID when voting”
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  • Voted for Money Out of Politics campaign finance initiative.In office

    Initiative Petition 1 (2026), amending the Michigan Campaign Finance Act; passed the House 77-26.

    Rep. Smit's vote explanations | week of Aug. 25

    Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org

    “The people of Michigan shouldn't have to compete with deep-pocketed special interests for the attention of their government.”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.

All sources (9)

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