Stephen Schlaack
Democratic
Biography
Stephen Schlaack is an Owosso native who serves on the local planning commission and manages the Owosso Farmers Market, per Good Party candidate profile. No campaign website was found as of 2026-09-12.
Shiawassee County, Michigan
Michigan House District 71
Shiawassee County, Michigan
Michigan House District 71
2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 71 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Stephen Schlaack and Brian BeGole. Candidate information follows official Shiawassee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Stephen Schlaack (Democratic), Brian BeGole (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 71; Brian BeGole is the sitting member, per the Michigan House of Representatives's official roster (gophouse.org). Nominees were chosen at the August 4, 2026 primary, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results; Michigan prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your 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. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Brian BeGole, is on the ballot.
