Michigan State House District 51

Current seat holder: Matt Maddock.

Stacey McDuffie

Stacey McDuffie's career experience includes working as a businesswoman.

· Ballotpedia

Campaign site

Priorities & campaign themes: “Good leadership starts with listening, understanding how policies affect real people and focusing on practical solutions that strengthen Michigan communities. My priorities are shaped by my experiences as an advocate, business professional, veteran spouse, mother and active member of our community.” (Campaign website)
Education & schools: “Every student deserves access to safe classrooms, strong academics, supported teachers and opportunities that fit their individual needs. As a mother of two daughters in public schools, I understand how important strong schools are to families and the future of our communities.” (Campaign website)
Priorities & campaign themes: “As the spouse of a retired military veteran, I understand the challenges military and veteran families face. Veterans, seniors, caregivers and working families deserve leaders who understand their challenges and fight for practical solutions that strengthen financial security, access to services and quality of life.” (Campaign website)
Priorities & campaign themes: “Representation doesn’t matter if you can’t see it, touch it or reach it. Constituents deserve a representative who is present, available and engaged. I will prioritize communication, community engagement and making government easier to navigate.” (Campaign website)

Matt Maddock

Matt Maddock lives in Milford, Michigan. Maddock's career experience includes owning A-1 Bail Bonds and working as its president. He served as the president of the Michigan Professional Bail Agents Association and on the board of Citizens for Traditional Values.

· Official legislative page · Ballotpedia

Economy & Cost of Living: “Matt Maddock, R-Milford, issued the following statement after today’s Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference: “These numbers are exactly what we were expecting. There is no ‘shortfall.’ Michigan’s economy is strong and President Trump’s tariffs are working.” (Official legislative website)
Elections & Government Reform: “Matt Maddock today voted to end the secret practice of Michigan giving huge severance payments to departing state employees. These agreements often include huge sums of taxpayer dollars and are tied to the ousted employee signing a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).” (Official legislative website)
Elections & Government Reform: “Matt Maddock today announced House passage of his legislation to improve transparency in local tax elections, marking the first bills approved as part of a broader House Republican effort to lower property taxes for Michigan families.” (Official legislative website)