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District
Rep. Rachelle Smit was elected to represent the residents of Michigan’s 43rd House District in November 2022.
The district encompasses most of Allegan County, including the cities of Allegan, Fennville and Wayland, and the townships of Fillmore, Manilus, Clyde, Overisel, Heath, Valley, Salem, Monterey, Dorr, Hopkins, Watson, Wayland and Martin. It also includes Barry, Yankee, Orangeville, Hope, Prairieville, Johnstown and Assyria townships in Barry County, Bellevue City and Township in Eaton County and part of Jamestown Township in Ottawa County.
Committees
Rep. Smit was elected by her House colleagues to serve as speaker pro-tempore for the 2025-26 legislative session, making her second in line in leadership of the 110 members of the legislative body. The speaker pro tempore presides over House proceedings, moderates debate, makes rulings on procedure and announces the results of votes in the absence of the Speaker of the House.
She previously served as Republican vice chair of the House Elections Committee during the 2023-24 term. Committee assignments will soon be announced for the current term.
Professional and Public Office Affiliations
Rachelle served as the Martin Township Clerk for seven years, a position that drove her passion for election integrity.
She and her husband, Dave, are also partners in their family dairy farm.
Personal
Rachelle was born and raised in West Michigan. She and Dave have been married for 23 years and have 3 sons. They have also had the opportunity to serve as foster parents for several wonderful children over the years and are passionate about adoption. The Smit family lives in Shelbyville and they are members of Georgetown Christian Fellowship. Rachelle enjoys the outdoors, playing golf and hiking trials at the beautiful state parks in the communities she serves.
District Map
Contact Info
Lansing Office
Anderson House Office Building
N-892 House Office Building
Lansing, MI 48933
Mailing Address
N-892 House Office Building
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: (517) 373-0615
Email: [email protected]
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