Allegan County, Michigan

Michigan House District 42

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nick Rowe and Matt Hall. Candidate information follows official Allegan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Nick Rowe (Democratic), Matt Hall (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 42; Matt Hall is the sitting member, per the Michigan House of Representatives's official roster (gophouse.org). Nominees were chosen at the August 4, 2026 primary, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results; Michigan prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Matt Hall, is on the ballot.

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Nick Rowe

Democratic

Top priorities

Investment in education, research and workforce development
Special education and disability advocacy
Protecting constitutional rights and government accountability

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Nick Rowe is the Democratic nominee for Michigan House District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. Rowe is a professor in the College of Aviation at Western Michigan University and a retired senior military officer who served in the U.S. Air Force from 2002 to 2022, according to his campaign site. He is challenging House Speaker Matt Hall for the 42nd District seat.

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Matt Hall

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Matt Hall is the Republican nominee for Michigan House District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. Matt Hall is a sitting member for the district, per the Michigan House of Representatives's official roster (gophouse.org). Hall is Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives, serving his fourth term representing District 42, according to the Michigan House Republicans caucus. He is a constitutional law attorney who previously served as West Michigan liaison for the Michigan Department of Attorney General. He holds a B.S. from Western Michigan University and a J.D. from WMU-Cooley Law School.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 42 in 2026?

When is the Michigan House District 42 election in Michigan?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Michigan are on the Michigan election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Allegan County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Nick Rowe, full profile Matt Hall, full profile Official Michigan election office