State
State Representative, 6th District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- 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 Oakland County.
Taxes & budget
Melanie MaceyDemocratic
- Supports increased state revenue sharing with local governments
Mike StegerRepublican
No documented position found.
Education
Melanie MaceyDemocratic
- Supports fully funding public schools and early childhood education
Mike StegerRepublican
No documented position found.
Housing
Melanie MaceyDemocratic
- Supports expanding affordable housing and lowering drug costs
Mike StegerRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Melanie MaceyDemocratic
- Supports transitioning Michigan from fossil fuels to clean energy
Mike StegerRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Melanie MaceyDemocratic
- Supports abortion rights, contraception and fertility treatment access
Mike StegerRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Melanie MaceyDemocratic
- Supports expanding ballot access and protecting election workers
Mike StegerRepublican
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.