House Speaker Pro Tempore Rachelle Smit

(R-Martin)
3 Years
House District 43
251 C
517-373-0615

rachellesmit@house.mi.gov
Official Website

Biographical Information

Born: September 16, 1980 in Grand Rapids
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Dave
Children: 3 Children and fostered several other children
Education: High School diploma
Employment/Military Record: Partners in family dairy farm.
Community Activities: Allegan Area Educational Service Agency - Past Parent Advocate Committee Board Member; Sunday School Teacher; One Heart Ministries - Lead Mission Trips to Guatemala
Religion: Christian

Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)

House (1/1/2025 - 12/31/2026)
House Speaker Pro Tempore (1/1/2025 - 12/31/2026)
House (1/1/2023 - 12/31/2024)
Other Offices: Martin - Township Clerk

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan House 43rd District 2024
General Vote: 39,396 of 54,661 (72%)
Primary Vote: 14,486 of 14,486 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: ABC of Michigan PAC (general); County Road Association of Michigan Roads+ PAC; Great Lakes Education Project; Michigan Chamber of Commerce; Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC (general); Michigan Freedom Network; Michigan Manufacturers Association (general); Michigan Realtors (primary); Michigan Retailers Association (general); National Federation of Independent Business-Michigan; Right to Life of Michigan PAC; Small Business Association of Michigan (general)

Michigan House 43rd District 2022
General Vote: 30,920 of 43,691 (70%)
Primary Vote: 8,854 of 17,731 (49%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: ABC of Michigan PAC (primary); Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC; Michigan Freedom Network (primary); Michigan Manufacturers Association (primary); National Federation of Independent Business-Michigan (primary); Right to Life of Michigan PAC; Former President Donald Trump; Patriot Approved

Committee Assignments
Key Legislative Staff
Jonathon Burns, Legislative Aide/Policy Services
jburns@house.mi.gov
Amy Langeler, Legislative Aide/Constituent Services
alangeler@house.mi.gov
Bryanna Vitale, Legislative Aide/Constituent Services
bvitale@house.mi.gov

Sponsored Legislation
HB 4235
State Devices
HB 4304
Air Pollution
HB 4602
Voting Equipment
HB 4707
Voting
HB 4720
Voting Equipment
HR 41
House Bills
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