State
State Representative, 71st 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 Shiawassee, Genesee and Saginaw counties.
Taxes & budget
Stephen SchlaackDemocratic
No documented position found.
Brian BeGoleRepublican
- Led committee action on property tax and utility relief.In office
Public safety
Stephen SchlaackDemocratic
No documented position found.
Brian BeGoleRepublican
- Opposes gun bills adding waiting periods and weapon-free zones.In office
Education
Stephen SchlaackDemocratic
No documented position found.
Brian BeGoleRepublican
- Voted to loosen school seat-time requirements.In office
Roads & infrastructure
Stephen SchlaackDemocratic
No documented position found.
Brian BeGoleRepublican
- Supported $15 million for Owosso wastewater plant upgrades.In office
Government & transparency
Stephen SchlaackDemocratic
No documented position found.
Brian BeGoleRepublican
- Voted to end secret severance payments to departing officials.In office
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; 5 issues covered in this race.