Stephen Wooden
Stephen Wooden (Democratic Party) is a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 81. He assumed office on January 1, 2025. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Wooden (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 81. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Democratic primary on August 4, 2026.
Biography
Stephen Wooden was born in Austin, Texas. Wooden's career experience includes working as a nonprofit professional. He earned a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University in 2013. Wooden has been affiliated with the Creston Neighborhood Association.[1]
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Wooden was assigned to the following committees:
- Elections and Ethics Committee, Minority Vice Chair
- Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Committee
Elections
2026
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 81
Incumbent Stephen Wooden (D) and Holly DeBoer (R) are running in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 81 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Stephen Wooden (D) | |
| Holly DeBoer (R) | ||
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 81
Incumbent Stephen Wooden (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 81 on August 4, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stephen Wooden | 100.0 | 16,170 |
| Total votes: 16,170 | |||
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 81
Holly DeBoer (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 81 on August 4, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Holly DeBoer | 100.0 | 8,025 | |
| Total votes: 8,025 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Stephen Wooden received the following endorsements and voter guide recommendations. To send us additional endorsements, click here.
- International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW)
- Michigan AFL-CIO
- MI List
- Michigan League of Conservation Voters
- Michigan's Progressive Voter Guide (Sway voting group by Justin Mendoza)
- Sierra Club Michigan
- vagina voters (Sway voting group by nikkivinck)
2024
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 81
Stephen Wooden defeated Jordan Youngquist in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 81 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stephen Wooden (D) | 55.7 | 30,666 |
| Jordan Youngquist (R) | 44.3 | 24,375 | ||
| Total votes: 55,041 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 81
Stephen Wooden advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 81 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stephen Wooden | 100.0 | 10,476 |
| Total votes: 10,476 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Rachel Hood (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 81
Jordan Youngquist advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 81 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jordan Youngquist | 100.0 | 7,899 | |
| Total votes: 7,899 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Stephen Wooden received the following endorsements and voter guide recommendations. To view a full list of Wooden's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here.
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Michigan State Legislature in 2025.
- Michigan AFL-CIO Advocates — Legislators are scored on labor issues.
- Michigan League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on environmental issues.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Michigan House of Representatives District 81 |
Officeholder Michigan House of Representatives District 81 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 5, 2024
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Rachel Hood (D) |
Michigan House of Representatives District 81 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
