District

Rep. Rachelle Smit was elected to represent the residents of Michigan’s 43^rd 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.

The Representative currently serves as a member of the Legislative Council in addition to her position as Chair of the House Election Integrity Committee for the 2025-2026 legislative term.

During the 102nd Legislature, Rep. Smit held the position of Republican Vice Chair of the House Elections Committee. Additionally, she also served on the Agriculture Committee and the Insurance & Financial Services Committee.

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