State Representative District 85
August 4, 2026 · State House District 85; Michigan · State house district · primary
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Average · 51 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 91,232 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(95,071 ÷ 91,232) ÷ ln(95,071 ÷ 87,822) = 51.97, comparing state house districts in MI (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Average representation + unknown decisiveness → Average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
This office is responsible for:
- Voting on state laws and the state budget
- Representing their district in the statehouse
- Serving on committees that shape bills before final votes
- Helping district residents deal with state agencies
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Reduce Wealth Gap, Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Education Quality, Gun Control, Women's Reproductive Rights, Election Integrity, Personal Income Tax Reduction, Data Privacy, Civil Rights, Corporate Accountability, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Bradley Slagh
Republican · Incumbent · declared
Bradley Slagh is a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives representing District 85 (Ottawa County) since 2019. A former Ottawa County treasurer, he is seeking re-election.
Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 2 for
John C. O'Brien
Republican · declared
John C. O'Brien is a Republican candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 85, challenging incumbent Bradley Slagh in the August 2026 primary.
Richard Abraham
Democratic · declared
Richard Abraham is the Democratic candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 85 (Ottawa County), running in the August 2026 primary.
Election sources
Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com