Stephen Wooden
Democratic
Biography
Stephen Wooden is the incumbent state representative for Michigan's 81st District, seeking re-election, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026.
Kent County, Michigan
Michigan House District 81
Kent County, Michigan
Michigan House District 81
2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 81 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Stephen Wooden and Holly DeBoer. Candidate information follows official Kent County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Incumbent Democrat Stephen Wooden of Grand Rapids is seeking re-election against Republican nominee Holly DeBoer, 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.