2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 79 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Zach Abbott and Angela Rigas. Candidate information follows official Barry County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Zach Abbott (Democratic), Angela Rigas (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 79; Angela Rigas 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Angela Rigas, is on the ballot.
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Democratic
Zach Abbott is the Democratic nominee for Michigan House District 79 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. No campaign website was found as of 2026-09-12.
Republican Incumbent
Angela Rigas owns a salon industry business and has represented Michigan's 79th House District since 2023, according to the Michigan House Republicans caucus site. She chairs the Oversight Subcommittee on Weaponization of State Government and serves as vice chair of the Oversight Subcommittee on Child Welfare System. No campaign website was found as of 2026-09-12.
Who is running for Michigan House District 79 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 79 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Zach Abbott and Angela Rigas. Candidate information follows official Barry County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Michigan House District 79 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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