State
State Representative, 62nd District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state representative votes on Michigan laws and the state budget on behalf of the district.
Covers part of Macomb County.
Taxes & budget
Matthew SmithDemocratic
- Opposes legislation that directly raises taxes.
Alicia St. GermaineRepublican
No documented position found.
Public safety
Matthew SmithDemocratic
No documented position found.
Alicia St. GermaineRepublican
- Sponsored 15-year minimum sentence for first-degree sexual assault.In office
- Introduced limits on use of license-plate camera data.In office
- Sponsored bills barring interference with first responders.In office
Education
Matthew SmithDemocratic
- Supports early literacy and transparent school results reporting.
Alicia St. GermaineRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Matthew SmithDemocratic
- Opposes legislation for new data centers.
Alicia St. GermaineRepublican
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Matthew SmithDemocratic
- Supports making utilities responsible for grid upgrades.
Alicia St. GermaineRepublican
- Sponsored bill letting more communities allow golf carts.In office
Courts & justice
Matthew SmithDemocratic
No documented position found.
Alicia St. GermaineRepublican
- Sponsored bill giving courts sentencing options in child support cases.In office
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.