House Speaker Pro Tempore Rachelle Smit

(R-Shelbyville)
3 Years
House District 43
892 HOB
517-373-0615

rachellesmit@house.mi.gov
Official Website

Current Candidate Information

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 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

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

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