A Responsible State Budget
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State Representative
Adding value. Upholding values.
A community banker and county treasurer turned state lawmaker, working in Lansing for the families, schools, and small businesses of Michigan’s 85th House District.
Your Representative
Am I in District 85?
Type your address to find out — the map shows the district boundary.
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Confirming your district is the start, not the end. If you’re in District 85, here’s how to get involved or get help from the office.
About Brad
A trustworthy steward for West Michigan
I'm a lifelong West Michigander. I grew up here, graduated from Zeeland High School and then Hope College, and spent eighteen years as a community banker in the Zeeland area — which is also where I met my wife, Carol.
That work led to public service. I served five years as Zeeland Township Supervisor and twelve as Ottawa County Treasurer before our neighbors sent me to Lansing. In the Michigan House I chair the Appropriations subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary, and I'm vice chair of the State and Local Transportation subcommittee. The job in Lansing is the same one I've always had: listen carefully, do the math, and vote for what's best for our community.
Carol and I have been married forty-one years. We raised three children here, who are all grown now, and we attend Ridge Point Community Church in Holland. This is home — it's why the work matters to me.
Community & service experience
Michigan Association of County TreasurersMichigan CLASS — Board of DirectorsZeeland Chamber of Commerce — Board of DirectorsTulip City Airport AuthorityLand Bank Authority — Board of DirectorsMichigan Political Leadership Program
Where I Stand
The work I focus on in Lansing
A short, plain statement on each — what I believe, why, and what I’m doing about it.
Have a view on one of these? Write me.
Election Dates
Your 2026 voting calendar
Make a plan to vote. Here are the dates that matter for the August primary and the November general — including when absentee ballots go out. Dates already behind us are marked as passed.
Primary Election
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Absentee ballots begin going out
Clerks start mailing absentee ballots to voters with a request on file — about 40 days out. Not on the list yet? Request a ballot at michigan.gov/vote.
Voter registration deadline (online & mail)
Last day to register online or by mail. You can still register in person — through Election Day — at your city or township clerk's office with proof of residency.
Early in-person voting
At least nine days of early voting at your designated early-voting site. Hours vary by community — check with your clerk.
Deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail
Mailed requests must reach your clerk by 5:00 p.m. After this, request and vote an absentee ballot in person at the clerk's office through Election Day.
- Election Day
Primary Election Day
Polls are open 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Absentee ballots must be returned to your clerk by 8:00 p.m. — bring them in person once it's this close.
General Election
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Absentee ballots begin going out
Clerks start mailing absentee ballots to voters with a request on file — about 40 days out. Not on the list yet? Request a ballot at michigan.gov/vote.
Voter registration deadline (online & mail)
Last day to register online or by mail. You can still register in person — through Election Day — at your city or township clerk's office with proof of residency.
Early in-person voting
At least nine days of early voting at your designated early-voting site. Hours vary by community — check with your clerk.
Deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail
Mailed requests must reach your clerk by 5:00 p.m. After this, request and vote an absentee ballot in person at the clerk's office through Election Day.
- Election Day
General Election Day
Polls are open 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Absentee ballots must be returned to your clerk by 8:00 p.m. — bring them in person once it's this close.
Dates follow Michigan’s 2026 schedule and can vary by community. Confirm your registration, polling place, and absentee ballot at michigan.gov/vote or with your local clerk.
Get Involved
Three ways to help this run
Pitch in, knock doors, or open your home — every bit moves this campaign forward.
Contribute
Keep this campaign close to home
A contribution keeps this campaign accountable to the people it serves. I’m asking for your support for this run — and every gift helps.
Suggested amounts
Donate TodayContributions to Bradley Slagh for Michigan are not tax-deductible. Michigan law requires us to report the name, address, occupation, and employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $100 per calendar year.
Knock doors
The best conversations happen on the porch. Sign up and we’ll find a time that works for you.
Sign up to volunteerHost an event
Gather a few neighbors for coffee and a conversation with Brad. We’ll help with the rest.
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News & events
Brad shares his latest statements and where he’ll be next on his official Michigan House page.
Get in Touch
Write to me or get help
Share a view, ask a question, or get help cutting through red tape with a state agency. A real person reads every message — disagreement welcome — and we usually respond within two business days.
Casework help is free, non-partisan, and open to every District 85 resident — unemployment, the Secretary of State, MDHHS, permits, or state tax questions. For federal or local matters, we’ll point you to the right door.
Official State Business
For office-related inquiries and official state business, please use Rep. Slagh’s official Michigan House channels.
Michigan House pageCampaign Correspondence
Bradley Slagh for Michigan
PO Box 453, Zeeland, Michigan 49464
For campaign mail only — please don’t send official state business here.