Spotlight On Representative Rachelle Smit

Oct 30, 2025

by Liz Gullett

As MLC’s Communications and Social Media Manager, Liz Gullett keeps clients informed and up-to-date on the goings on in Lansing and the Capitol.

Representative Rachelle Smit (R-Shelbyville) is serving her second term in the Michigan House of Representatives. Her colleagues elected her Speaker Pro Tempore for the 2025-2026 legislative session.

Biography

Prior to her election to the House, she served as the Martin Township Clerk for seven years. In addition to public service, she owns a family dairy farm with her husband.

District

Representative Smit represents the 43rd House District. 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

  • Election Integrity, chair

We asked Representative Smit a few questions to learn more about her:

    • What’s your favorite travel destination outside of Michigan?
      • A – Florida
    • What’s your favorite hobby other than politics?
      • A – Golf
    • What did you want to be when you were a kid?
      • A – A mom
    • What’s your favorite game to play or sport to watch and/or play?
      • A – Golf

Related posts:

  1. Spotlight on Senator Dan Lauwers
  2. Spotlight on Senator Jon Bumstead
  3. Spotlight on Representative Helena Scott
  4. Spotlight on Representative Mike Mueller

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