State Representative, 62nd District · Michigan 2026 General Election

Matthew Smith

Democratic

Business leader

The gist

Opposes legislation that directly raises taxes.
Opposes legislation for new data centers.
Supports early literacy and transparent school results reporting.
Supports making utilities responsible for grid upgrades.

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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.”
Opposes legislation for new data centers.
VOTE411 voter guide: Michigan House District 62
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I would not support any legislation for new data centers.”
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”
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.”

Alicia St. Germaine

RepublicanIncumbent

State representative · Harrison Township

The gist

Sponsored 15-year minimum sentence for first-degree sexual assault.In office
Introduced limits on use of license-plate camera data.In office
Sponsored bill giving courts sentencing options in child support cases.In office
Sponsored bill letting more communities allow golf carts.In office
Sponsored bills barring interference with first responders.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Sponsored 15-year minimum sentence for first-degree sexual assault.
St. Germaine plan strengthening penalties for sexual crimes against children passes Michigan House
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“House Bill 6260, sponsored by St. Germaine, would require anyone convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct to serve at least 15 years in prison.”
Introduced limits on use of license-plate camera data.
St. Germaine introduces safeguards for Flock camera use
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“establishing clear restrictions and criminal penalties for the improper use of data collected by Flock cameras”
Sponsored bill giving courts sentencing options in child support cases.
St. Germaine legislation gives courts additional tools in child support cases
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“House Bill 5510 would give courts additional flexibility when sentencing individuals convicted of felony nonpayment of child support.”
Sponsored bill letting more communities allow golf carts.
Rep. St. Germaine's plan to expand local golf cart access passes House
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“increase the population threshold for cities, villages and townships that may authorize golf cart use on local streets from 30,000 to 65,000 residents”
Sponsored bills barring interference with first responders.
St. Germaine plan protects first responders from harassment while on the job
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“advanced legislation to protect first responders from harassment, threats, and interference while they are performing their duties”