Matthew Smith (Michigan state representative candidate) - Ballotpedia

Matthew Smith currently works as a scientist at Beckman Coulter, a medical diagnostics company. He also currently teaches as an adjunct chemistry professor at Macomb Community College and Lawrence Technological University.


Matthew Smith is running for election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 62. He declared his candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled for August 4, 2026.

Michigan Primary 2024 Voter Guide: Macomb County Commission

Matthew previously ran for Macomb County Board of Commissioners District 6 in 2024 but did not win.

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As of May 4, 2026, Matthew Smith did not have a website or any information online.

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- A state representative is an elected member of the Michigan House of Representatives, which is the lower chamber of the Michigan Legislature.
- State representatives introduce, debate, amend, and vote on bills that become state laws.
- The Michigan House of Representatives consists of 110 members, each representing a specific district within the state.
- 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.
- Candidates must be at least 21 years old, a U.S. citizen, a registered voter, and a resident of Michigan and the district they represent.
- State representatives receive a salary set by the state, which is approximately $71,000 per year.

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