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2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 71 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Stephen Schlaack and Brian BeGole. Candidate information follows official Shiawassee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Stephen Schlaack (Democratic), Brian BeGole (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 71; Brian BeGole is the sitting member, per the Michigan House of Representatives's official roster (gophouse.org). Nominees were chosen at the August 4, 2026 primary, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results; Michigan prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Democratic
Stephen Schlaack is an Owosso native who serves on the local planning commission and manages the Owosso Farmers Market, per Good Party candidate profile. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of 2026-09-12.
Republican · Incumbent
Brian BeGole is the sitting state representative for the 71st House District, spanning parts of Shiawassee, Saginaw, and Genesee counties, now in his second term, per Michigan House Republicans official caucus page. BeGole spent 32 years in law enforcement, including six years as Shiawassee County Sheriff, before his election, and chairs the House Government Operations Committee, per Michigan House Republicans official caucus page. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of 2026-09-12.