Kent County, Michigan

Michigan House District 79

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 79 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Zach Abbott and Angela Rigas. Candidate information follows official Kent County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Incumbent Republican Angela Rigas of Caledonia is seeking re-election against Democratic nominee Zach Abbott, per the Kent County Clerk's candidate list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 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. The sitting officeholder, Angela Rigas, is on the ballot.

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Zach Abbott

Democratic

Top priorities

Lower the cost of living, including housing, food and energy
Expand pathways to middle-class careers
Invest in education, training and economic development

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Zach Abbott served six years in the U.S. Air Force, per his campaign site. He graduated from Calvin University in 2016 with a degree in history and later interned at The Right Place, Inc., providing business intelligence for West Michigan businesses. Zach Abbott appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 79, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.

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Angela Rigas

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Angela Rigas is the incumbent state representative for Michigan's 79th District, seeking re-election, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 79 in 2026?

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.

How do I see my exact Kent County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Kent County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Zach Abbott, full profile Angela Rigas, full profile Official Michigan election office