Rachelle Smit is from Grand Rapids, Michigan. She graduated from Tri-Unity Christian High School. She has been married to her husband, Dave, for 23 years and they have 3 adopted boys. Rachelle and her husband live in Shelbyville.

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Rachelle Smit is originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Michigan State University. Rachelle lives with her husband in Shelbyville, Michigan, and they have three children. 

Rachelle is a partner at Peaceful Road Farms, a second-generation family dairy farm, and at Hopkins Elevator. She previously served as the Martin Township Clerk for seven years. 

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Rachelle is a partner at her family dairy farm, Peaceful Road Farms, and at Hopkins Elevator. 

Rachelle is currently a member of the Michigan House of Representatives. She was first elected in 2022 and re-elected in 2024. Rachelle previously served as the Martin Township Clerk for seven years.

Michigan Rep. Rachelle Smit, 2020 election skeptic, to ... - Votebeat

Rachelle currently serves as the state representative for Michigan House District 43. She was first elected in 2022 and is serving her 2nd term.

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Supports reducing taxes and government regulations.

Supports limiting regulations on agriculture.

Promotes limiting regulations on agriculture.

- Supports reducing taxes and government regulations.
- Promotes limiting regulations on agriculture.

Economy

Supports reducing undocumented immigration while supporting legal immigration pathways.

- Opposes firearm regulations.
- Supports reducing undocumented immigration while supporting legal immigration pathways.

Public Safety

Opposes abortion access, saying "I am passionate about protecting the unborn and will work hard on banning any abortion laws."

Healthcare

Supports education reform and school voucher programs that allow parents to use public funds for alternative schooling options.

Opposes education that argues racism is ingrained into society as a whole, particularly through policies, laws, institutions, and structures.

- Supports education reform and school voucher programs that allow parents to use public funds for alternative schooling options.
- Opposes education that argues racism is ingrained into society as a whole, particularly through policies, laws, institutions, and structures.

Education

As of May 4, 2026, Rachelle Smit’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports election integrity, advocates for a forensic audit of the 2020 election, and prefers paper ballots over electronic voting machines.

Supports paper ballots over electronic voting machines.

- Supports paper ballots over electronic voting machines.

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Supports education reform and said, "I strongly believe our tax dollars should fund the student not the school district."

Said, "I strongly believe our tax dollars should fund the student not the school district."

Believes tax dollars should "fund the student not the school district."

Rachelle Smit is originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Michigan State University. Rachelle lives with her husband in Shelbyville, Michigan. 

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Rachelle currently serves as the state representative for Michigan House District 43. She was first elected in 2022 and is serving her second term.

Rachelle Smit is originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Michigan State University. Rachelle is a mother, grandmother, and lives with her husband in Shelbyville, Michigan. 

Rachelle is a partner at her family dairy farm, Peaceful Road Farms, and at Hopkins Elevator. She previously served as the Martin Township Clerk.

- Believes tax dollars should "fund the student not the school district."
- Supports education reform and school voucher programs that allow parents to use public funds for alternative schooling options.
- Opposes education that argues racism is ingrained into society as a whole, particularly through policies, laws, institutions, and structures.

Supports "election integrity" by advocating for a forensic audit of the 2020 election, and prefers paper ballots over electronic voting machines.

- Supports "election integrity" by advocating for a forensic audit of the 2020 election, and prefers paper ballots over electronic voting machines.

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Rachelle Smit is originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Michigan State University. Rachelle lives with her husband and four children in Shelbyville, Michigan. 

Rachelle Smit is a married mother of three.

Rachelle is a partner at a second-generation family dairy farm, and at Hopkins Elevator. She previously served as the Martin Township Clerk for seven years. 

- Opposes abortion access, saying "I am passionate about protecting the unborn and will work hard on banning any abortion laws."

- Believes tax dollars should "fund the student not the school district."

Said, "I will focus on opposing bills that increase taxes, fines, or fees. I will work hard on preserving small businesses as they are the driving force in our economy. Less government regulations and more free-enterprise are sustainable!"

Promises to "fight to maintain the agriculture industry" by limiting regulations.

Opposes abortion and plans to ban access to abortion.

Supports election integrity, advocates for a forensic audit of the 2020 Election, and prefers paper ballots over electronic voting machines to ensure fair and transparent elections in Michigan.

Supports limiting government control, opposing tax increases, and preserving small businesses as key drivers of the economy, advocating for less regulation and more free enterprise.

Fights to maintain the agriculture industry by limiting regulations and preserving its function.

Supports Sheriff Dar Leaf's efforts to investigate the 2020 election.

Opposes abortion access and supports programs that educate and assist women with alternatives to abortion.

Supports education reform, parental choice in education, and believes tax dollars should fund students rather than school districts. Opposes Critical Race Theory and advocates for preserving American history in education.

Prioritizes election integrity, advocating for transparency in the election process, a forensic audit of the 2020 election, a return to paper ballots, and the removal of electronic voting machines to ensure secure and fair elections.

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- State representatives introduce, debate, amend, and vote on bills that become state laws.
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- State representatives are elected to serve two-year terms and are limited to a combined total of 12 years in the Michigan Legislature under current term limit rules.
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- State representatives receive a salary set by the state, which is approximately $71,000 per year.

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