Spotlight On Representative Samantha Steckloff

Apr 9, 2026

by Liz Gullett

As MLC’s Communications and Social Media Manager, Liz Gullett keeps clients informed and up-to-date on the goings on in Lansing and the Capitol.

Representative Steckloff (D-Farmington Hills) is serving her third term in the Michigan House of Representatives.

Biography

Prior to her election to the House, she served eight years on the Farmington Hills City Council. Representative Steckloff earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Purdue University.

District

She represents the 19th Michigan House District, which includes Farmington Hills, Birmingham, Beverly Hills, Southfield, Bloomfield Township, Bingham Farms, Franklin, and Southfield Township.

Committees

    • Appropriations
      • Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy Subcommittee, minority vice chair
      • Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee
      • School Aid and Education Subcommittee

We asked Representative Steckloff a few questions to learn more about her.

    • What’s your favorite travel destination outside of Michigan?
      • A – The Laurentian Mountains just north of Montreal. I’ve been going there since I was 10 with my family and still go to this day. It’s my home away from home.
    • What’s your favorite hobby other than politics?
      • A – Hiking and snowboarding.
    • What did you want to be when you were a kid?
      • A – Singer and an elected official.
    • What’s your favorite game to play or sport to watch and/or play?
      • A – I love to play volleyball, but fantasy football, the Detroit Lions, and Purdue Basketball are my favorite sports to watch.

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