Through the primary election on August 6, we will highlight races for which the primary is the key race due to the voter base. The candidate’s website, professional information, and a sample of known endorsements are listed when available.
District Overview
The 42nd House District is located in Kalamazoo and Allegan Counties.
Commentary
House Republican Leader Matt Hall is running for a fourth term in the House in this Republican-leaning district. He faces one opponent in the primary race this August, who doesn’t have experience campaigning, which will give Representative Hall an advantage. Should he win in the primary, he will have another campaign for this seat in the general election given the base of this district.
Democratic Candidate:
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- Austin Marsman – Michigan Democratic Party Youth Vice Chair.
Republican Candidates:
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- Rich Cutshaw – Owner/operator of a trucking company.
- Representative Matt Hall – State Representative, constitutional attorney, previously worked for the Michigan Attorney General’s office.
