State
State Representative, 79th 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 Kent, Barry and Allegan counties.
Public safety
Zach AbbottDemocratic
No documented position found.
Angela RigasRepublican
- Co-sponsored the Rowan Act on missing children, now law.In office
- Supports gun rights, parental rights and voting rights.In office
Education
Zach AbbottDemocratic
- Supports reducing class sizes and raising teacher pay.
Angela RigasRepublican
- Introduced the Natalia Moore Law on school bullying.In office
Housing
Zach AbbottDemocratic
- Proposes faster permitting and fewer costly zoning rules.
Angela RigasRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Zach AbbottDemocratic
- Proposes up to nine months of fully paid parental leave.
- Supports expanding apprenticeship and job training programs.
Angela RigasRepublican
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Zach AbbottDemocratic
- Supports investing in local public transportation.
Angela RigasRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Zach AbbottDemocratic
- Supports universal health care coverage.
Angela RigasRepublican
- Sponsored House-passed bills restricting medical debt collection.In office
Government & transparency
Zach AbbottDemocratic
No documented position found.
Angela RigasRepublican
- Supports disclosure of the Attorney General's litigation spending.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; 7 issues covered in this race.