Stephen Wooden

Stephen Wooden is a candidate for Representative in State Legislature District 81 Primary Election in 2026 in Michigan State House District 81, Michigan.

Incumbent Representative in State Legislature in Grand Rapids, MI

Also running: Holly Deboer.

Stephen Wooden is a Democratic politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives for the 81st district, assuming office in January 2025. He previously served as a Kent County Commissioner from 2019 to 2024, where he focused on expanding mental health services and establishing an affordable housing revolving loan fund. A graduate of Michigan State University, Wooden previously worked in the nonprofit sector for nearly a decade, including at Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids.