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Ionia County, Michigan

Belding Area Schools Board Member (Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028)

One candidate is tracked for Belding Area Schools Board Member (Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nicki Vandenhout. Candidate information follows official Ionia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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Nicki Vandenhout

Nonpartisan

Biography
Nicki VandenHout was appointed to the Belding Area Schools Board of Education in May 2026 to fill a vacancy, per The Daily News. She is an executive assistant to the president at OG Services, Inc., a Belding High School graduate and a former district employee, per the Sentinel-Standard's 2022 candidate Q&A. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Nicki Vandenhout.
About this race

The only name for this seat on the county clerk's list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Belding Area Schools Board Member (Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028) in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Belding Area Schools Board Member (Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nicki Vandenhout. Candidate information follows official Ionia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Belding Area Schools Board Member (Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028) election in Michigan?

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