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Oakland County, Michigan

Michigan House District 51

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 51 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Stacey McDuffie and Matt Maddock. Candidate information follows official Oakland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Stacey McDuffie won the Democratic primary with about 65 percent over Gary Murrell, and Matt Maddock was unopposed for the Republican nomination, per official results certified by the Michigan Secretary of State; the nominees meet on the November 3 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, Matt Maddock, is on the ballot.

Michigan › Oakland County › Michigan House District 51

Stacey McDuffie

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Government accountability and transparency
  • Strong schools and student success
  • Affordability and responsible budgeting

Per the campaign site.

Biography

A business professional, advocate, veteran spouse, and mother of two public school students who pitches practical leadership and making government feel reachable again, per her campaign site. She sat for an Oakland County Times video interview, per local election reporting.

Matt Maddock

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Matt Maddock is the incumbent state representative for Michigan House District 51 and is the Republican nominee on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official primary results. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 51 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 51 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Stacey McDuffie and Matt Maddock. Candidate information follows official Oakland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Michigan House District 51 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 Oakland County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Oakland County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Stacey McDuffie, full profileMatt Maddock, full profileOfficial Michigan election office