Stephen Schlaack
Stephen Schlaack (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 71. Schlaack declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.
Schlaack completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Stephen Schlaack graduated from Corunna High School. Schlaack earned a bachelor's degree from Alma College in 2013 and a graduate degree from Michigan State University in 2020. Schlaack's career experience includes working in healthcare management.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on August 4, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 71
Stephen Schlaack (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 71 on August 4, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Stephen Schlaack completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Schlaack's responses.
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I’m proud to be an Owosso native. Like many people from Mid-Michigan, I moved away earlier in my career for work opportunities before eventually returning home. Coming back gave me a renewed appreciation for the strength of our communities and the importance of making sure places like ours have a real voice in Lansing.
Professionally, I work in supply chain and procurement and have spent more than a decade helping organizations improve systems, manage contracts, and reduce costs across industries including healthcare, manufacturing, and telecommunications.
In my community, I serve on the Owosso Planning Commission and manage the Owosso Farmers Market. The market has grown into one of the largest food access points in the city for residents using SNAP/EBT and has become an important gathering place for local farmers, small businesses, and families.
I’m running for office because rural areas and small towns across the 71st District deserve leadership that understands life outside Michigan’s largest cities and is focused on affordability, economic opportunity, and responsible government.- Transparency and accountability should be the standard in government. Voters deserve to know who their elected officials are working for. I believe elected officials should answer to the people in their districts, not special interests or large corporate donors.
- Affordability is one of the biggest issues facing families across Mid-Michigan. I will work to lower utility bills, fight for stronger tenant protections, and make sure working families are not carrying the full burden of rising costs. I believe we can reduce costs for everyday Michiganders by asking the wealthiest corporations and billionaires operating in our state to finally pay their fair share, rather than continuing to shift those costs onto working people.
- Small towns and rural communities across Michigan’s 71st District deserve stronger representation in Lansing. Too often, decisions are made without fully understanding how they affect communities like ours. I will advocate for policies that support local businesses, protect farmland, invest in infrastructure, and make sure our towns and rural areas have the resources they need to grow and succeed.
My professional background in supply chain and procurement has shown me how inefficiencies in large systems can increase costs for everyone. I believe government should focus on delivering services more effectively while keeping costs down for taxpayers.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 4, 2026
