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State Representative, 16th District

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state representative votes on Michigan laws and the state budget on behalf of the district.

Covers part of Wayne County.

Brian M. Duggan

Republican

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Stephanie A. YoungOfficial portrait — Michigan House

Stephanie A. Young

DemocraticIncumbent

State representative

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  • Opposed cutting universal free school mealsIn office
  • Opposed making highway-blocking protests a misdemeanor (HB 4664)In office
  • Co-sponsored bills tightening tobacco sales to minorsIn office
  • Voted for the FY 2025-26 state budgetIn office
  • Co-sponsored the reintroduced Michigan Voting Rights ActIn office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

More about Stephanie
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  1. Opposed cutting universal free school meals

    Young Champions Democratic K-12 Budget Proposal, Condemns GOP Version to Defund Necessary Student, School Supports

    Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · Jun 13, 2025 · housedems.com

    “It makes no sense to me how Republicans put forward a budget that spends more than last year's, yet cuts universal school meals.”
  2. Opposed making highway-blocking protests a misdemeanor (HB 4664)

    Hope, Young and Carter Oppose Bill Criminalizing Peaceful Assembly

    Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · Sep 16, 2025 · housedems.com

    “I firmly opposed this bill because residents shouldn't be criminalized for standing up for what they believe in”
  3. Co-sponsored bills tightening tobacco sales to minors

    Young Introduces Protect MI Kids Legislation

    Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · Oct 17, 2024 · housedems.com

    “This legislation is designed to reduce the accessibility of tobacco and nicotine products to minors, ensuring retailers are held accountable”
  4. Voted for the FY 2025-26 state budget

    Young Votes for State Budget, Delivers Relief, $300,000 for Food Pantry Support

    Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · Oct 3, 2025 · housedems.com

    “These budgets make investments into the programs we have long fought for — from food assistance and health care protections”
  5. Co-sponsored the reintroduced Michigan Voting Rights Act

    Hoskins, Young, Myers Phillips, Paiz Reintroduce the Michigan Voting Rights Act

    Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · housedems.com

    “state Reps. Jason Hoskins (D-Southfield), Stephanie A. Young (D-Detroit), Tonya Myers Phillips”

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