Michigan House District 42

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Matt Hall Republican · Member list as of Oct 28

Matt HallRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win on file

No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Matt Hall (R) 57.5, Austin Marsman (D) 42.5

Nick RoweDemocratic

Last election: Matt Hall (Republican) won by 15.0 points, 2024
On the 2026 ballot: 2 candidates

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Races won and lost: 4-0; None on file
Years since first win on file: 4; Not available

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Nick RoweDemocratic
Matt HallIncumbentRepublican

Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com, dated Oct 28

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History (29 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 53,946
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Older district map (2024)

Michigan House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMatt HallWon	Republican	30,99957.5%	57.5%
DemocraticAustin Marsman	Democratic	22,94742.5%	42.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 43,811
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022)

Michigan House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMatt HallWon(incumbent)	Republican	24,09255.0%	55.0%
DemocraticJustin Mendoza	Democratic	19,71945.0%	45.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 62,853
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Michigan House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAnn BollinWon(incumbent)	Republican	39,73063.2%	63.2%
DemocraticDonnie Bettes	Democratic	23,12336.8%	36.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 49,837
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Michigan House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAnn BollinWon	Republican	29,89760.0%	60.0%
DemocraticMona M. Shand	Democratic	19,94040.0%	40.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 53,491
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Michigan House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanLana L. TheisWon(incumbent)	Republican	34,01563.6%	63.6%
DemocraticTimothy Johnson	Democratic	17,30932.4%	32.4%
LibertarianJonathan Elgas	Libertarian	2,1674.0%	4.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 36,024
Election day: November 4, 2014
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Michigan House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanLana TheisWon	Republican	23,47765.2%	65.2%
DemocraticTimothy Johnson	Democratic	12,54734.8%	34.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 49,816
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Michigan House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanBill RogersWon(incumbent)	Republican	31,51063.3%	63.3%
DemocraticShanda Willis	Democratic	16,47633.1%	33.1%
LibertarianJames Lewis II	Libertarian	1,8303.7%	3.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 22,425
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Michigan House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticHarold HaughWon(incumbent)	Democratic	14,92866.6%	66.6%
RepublicanStuart Jason	Republican	7,49733.4%	33.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 38,048
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Michigan House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticHarold L. HaughWon	Democratic	26,79170.4%	70.4%
RepublicanGreg Fleming	Republican	9,69725.5%	25.5%
LibertarianDaniel J. Flamand	Libertarian	1,5604.1%	4.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 29,707
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Michigan House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFrank Accavitti Jr.Won(incumbent)	Democratic	21,71873.1%	73.1%
RepublicanGreg Fleming	Republican	7,28624.5%	24.5%
OtherBrett Pfeil	Other	7032.4%	2.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 37,768
Election day: November 2, 2004
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Michigan House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFrank Accavitti Jr.Won(incumbent)	Democratic	27,26972.2%	72.2%
RepublicanGreg Fleming	Republican	10,49927.8%	27.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 24,281
Election day: November 5, 2002
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Michigan House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFrank Accavitti Jr.Won	Democratic	15,74664.8%	64.8%
RepublicanJim Riske	Republican	7,58031.2%	31.2%
LibertarianJohn Bonnell	Libertarian	9553.9%	3.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 40,383
Election day: November 7, 2000
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Michigan House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRobert GosselinWon(incumbent)	Republican	27,10467.1%	67.1%
DemocraticJerry Bixby	Democratic	13,27932.9%	32.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 29,997
Election day: November 3, 1998
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Michigan House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRobert GosselinWon	Republican	20,28567.6%	67.6%
DemocraticJacquelyn Moore	Democratic	9,71232.4%	32.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 36,337
Election day: November 5, 1996
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Michigan House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanGreg KazaWon(incumbent)	Republican	25,54770.3%	70.3%
DemocraticBrian Etzel	Democratic	10,79029.7%	29.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 29,020
Election day: November 8, 1994
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Michigan House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanGreg KazaWon(incumbent)	Republican	21,28073.3%	73.3%
DemocraticJon Buller	Democratic	7,74026.7%	26.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 37,210
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Michigan House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanGreg KazaWon	Republican	24,07564.7%	64.7%
DemocraticJon Buller	Democratic	13,13535.3%	35.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,751
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Michigan House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanGlenn OxenderWon(incumbent)	Republican	14,01867.5%	67.5%
DemocraticBurke Webb	Democratic	6,73332.5%	32.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 30,381
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Michigan House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanGlenn OxenderWon(incumbent)	Republican	21,73771.5%	71.5%
DemocraticBurke Webb	Democratic	8,64428.4%	28.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,728
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Michigan House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanGlenn OxenderWon(incumbent)	Republican	12,69267.8%	67.8%
DemocraticLeah Brazo	Democratic	6,03632.2%	32.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 31,622
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Michigan House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanGlenn OxenderWon(incumbent)	Republican	22,81472.2%	72.2%
DemocraticCharlotte Persinger	Democratic	8,56927.1%	27.1%
LibertarianKeith Flowers	Libertarian	2350.7%	0.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	40.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 24,055
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Michigan House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanGlenn OxenderWon	Republican	13,78757.3%	57.3%
DemocraticGreg Carson	Democratic	10,04941.8%	41.8%
LibertarianKeith Flowers	Libertarian	2190.9%	0.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 25,344
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Michigan House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMark D. SiljanderWon(incumbent)	Republican	25,32299.9%	99.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	220.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 22,924
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Michigan House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMark D. SiljanderWon(incumbent)	Republican	15,97869.7%	69.7%
DemocraticClarence Lewis Jr.	Democratic	6,93930.3%	30.3%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	70.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 30,963
Election day: November 2, 1976
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Michigan House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMark D. SiljanderWon	Republican	16,79954.3%	54.3%
DemocraticDixie Almasi	Democratic	14,14645.7%	45.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	180.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,825
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Michigan House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDeforrest StrangWon(incumbent)	Republican	11,32154.4%	54.4%
DemocraticLaurence S. McBride	Democratic	9,50145.6%	45.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	30.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 28,460
Election day: November 7, 1972
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Michigan House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDeforrest StrangWon(incumbent)	Republican	18,29764.3%	64.3%
DemocraticStuart Cochran	Democratic	10,16335.7%	35.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,651
Election day: November 3, 1970
District map: Older district map (1964 to 1971)

Michigan House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDeforrest StrangWon(incumbent)	Republican	11,67656.5%	56.5%
DemocraticBurke Webb	Democratic	8,97543.5%	43.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 27,205
Election day: November 5, 1968
District map: Older district map (1964 to 1971)

Michigan House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDeforrest StrangWon(incumbent)	Republican	15,49957.0%	57.0%
DemocraticDon L. Marlin	Democratic	11,70643.0%	43.0%

2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source

Last contest in this district on file: 2024.

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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.

District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:mi/sldl:42

DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026