Michigan House District 71

Stephen Schlaack worked in business management and procurement and in manufacturing at the Ovid Milk plant, per his campaign site. He grew up in Owosso, where his family operated a union printing shop, and is a graduate of Alma College. Stephen Schlaack appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 71, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.

2026 priorities (per the campaign site)

• Bring back good-paying jobs and invest in road and bridge infrastructure
• Protect farmland from corporate and foreign acquisition
• Cap property tax appraisal increases and support housing affordability

Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.

Brian BeGole is the incumbent state representative for the 71st District who worked 32 years in law enforcement, including six years as Shiawassee County Sheriff, before taking office, per the Michigan House Republicans' official member page.