Michigan State House District 42

Current seat holder: Matt Hall.

Nick Rowe

Nick Rowe served in the U.S. Air Force from 2002 to 2022. He earned a bachelor's degree from the United States Air Force Academy in 2002 and a graduate degree from Webster University. Rowe's career experience includes working in higher education.

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Fiscal Oversight & Accountability: “Lansing is broken. Under Matt Hall’s failed leadership, we’ve seen delayed budgets, wasted programs, and endless partisan fights. Nick Rowe is running to put integrity back in government, end the political games, and fight for real results that serve Michigan families. Effective government requires real leaders, not partisan politicians.” (Campaign website)
Priorities & Governance: “Across the country, we've seen a troubling shift—where emergency powers are misused, laws are bent, and dissent is silenced. As your State Representative, Nick will stand firm against government overreach, uphold the rule of law, and do everything in his power to protect your constitutional freedoms and civil liberties.” (Campaign website)
Priorities & Governance: “Nick Rowe believes in defending the Constitution and protecting the rights of every citizen.” (Campaign website)

Matt Hall

Matt Hall was born in 1983. Hall earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Western Michigan University in 2006 and a J.D. from Cooley Law School in 2017. His career experience includes working as a constitutional law attorney.

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Campaign site

Priorities & campaign themes: “I am committed to working with anyone for the benefit of everyone while delivering real results for the 42nd District.” (Campaign website)