Death, write-in bid shape competitive Michigan House race

Matt Schlinker lives in Goodrich, Michigan. 

Matt previously worked for General Motors in the auto industry. 

Matt previously ran a write-in campaign for Michigan State Representative in 2024 and won the Democratic primary. 

Matt previously ran for Michigan House District 68 in 2024 but did not win. 

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Supports tax cuts and economic development as key campaign focuses.

Supports tax cuts and economic development. 

- Supports tax cuts and economic development. 

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As of May 1, 2026, Matt Schlinker did not have a website or any information online.

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- A state representative is an elected member of the Michigan House of Representatives, which is the lower chamber of the Michigan Legislature.
- State representatives introduce, debate, amend, and vote on bills that become state laws.
- The Michigan House of Representatives consists of 110 members, each representing a specific district within the state.
- State representatives are elected to serve two-year terms and are limited to a combined total of 12 years in the Michigan Legislature under current term limit rules.
- Candidates must be at least 21 years old, a U.S. citizen, a registered voter, and a resident of Michigan and the district they represent.
- State representatives receive a salary set by the state, which is approximately $71,000 per year.

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