Rep. Smit explains how she voted on issues related to the Michigan Vehicle Code, plumber apprenticeships, Medicaid work requirements, and more.

“Our Founding Fathers created the Electoral College to ensure the interests of all states and regions are considered when electing the president – not just big cities and population centers like New York and California,” Smit said. “Our largest cities in Michigan are much smaller than those in other states. The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact threatens to upend this delicate balance and throw presidential elections into disarray.”

State Rep. Rachelle Smit (R-Martin) has been elected by her Michigan House of Representatives colleagues to serve as speaker pro-tempore for the 2025-26 legislative session.

Democrats Outlawed Critical Election Integrity and Oversight Measures;Illegal, Fraudulent Voting is the Direct Consequence Yesterday, news emerged that a Chinese national, a student at the University of Michigan, voted in the 2024 Presidential election. This ballot, now cast, has been submitted and will be counted according to state officials. This story has been covered in […]

Thank you for your interest in our nation’s most pressing political crisis right now: election integrity. I want you to know that I take this issue seriously, as a former clerk myself I have experience running elections and firsthand knowledge of how the process works. I am proud that I have been able to fight […]

Rep. Smit explains how she voted on bills related to sales & use tax, the state budget, and more.

Rep. Rachelle Smit invites residents to attend her local office hours on Friday, Sept. 27 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Dorr Township Library.

“It was an honor to welcome Sheriff Baker to attend today’s memorial ceremony,” Smit said. “We can’t thank our public safety officers and first responders enough for all they do to keep us safe. September 11 is a fitting time for this ceremony, as we continue to remember and honor the heroes who responded to the tragic attacks on America 23 years ago.”

“The consequences of this ruling can’t be overstated. Businesses will close. Workers will lose jobs. It’s plain and simple. Reduced employee hours, increased prices, a greater reliance on automation, and a move toward self-service is what’s in store for Michigan restaurants.”

Rep. Smit explains why she voted against the state budget and how she voted on several other measures.

“Democrats continue to be completely clueless when it comes to prioritizing what really matters,” Smit said. “This budget plan benefits very specific projects in targeted areas of the state rather than focusing on universal statewide necessities like infrastructure, safety, and essential services.”

Rep. Smit explains how she voted on issues related to youth hunting, fuel tax reciprocity, death certificates, and more.