Republican incumbent Angela Rigas is seeking to retain her seat as the Michigan House representative for District 79, while Democratic newcomer Zach Abbott is running to unseat her in the Nov. 3 general election.
Rigas, 51, stepped into her political role after winning the November 2022 general election.
The 1993 Hastings High School graduate represents District 79, which encompasses portions of Allegan, Barry and Kent counties, including portions of Byron Township and the townships of Caledonia, Gaines, Irving, Leighton, Rutland and Thornapple.
If re-elected, Rigas said she will pursue several goals for the district, including:…