Matt Schlinker

Michigan

Running for: State House District 68

Matt Schlinker is the Democratic candidate for Michigan's 68th District, stepping into the race following the unexpected death of former state Rep. Tim Sneller. A longtime General Motors employee and resident of Goodrich, Schlinker has been involved in local campaigns for years and had known Sneller for decades. After Sneller's passing just weeks before the primary, Schlinker launched a last-minute write-in campaign to continue his friend’s legacy. He is now focused on carrying forward the values of civil rights and working families that Sneller championed, as he faces Republican incumbent David Martin in November.