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Ionia County, Michigan

Central Montcalm Public School Board Member (6-year term, vote for 2)

2 candidates are tracked for Central Montcalm Public School Board Member (6-year term, vote for 2) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Robert Train and Betty Wakefield. Candidate information follows official Ionia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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Robert Train

Nonpartisan

Biography
The Central Montcalm Public Schools board page lists a Rob Train as treasurer with a term expiring 12/31/26, per see inline attribution. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Robert Train.

Betty Wakefield

Nonpartisan

Biography
Betty Wakefield is a trustee on the Central Montcalm Public Schools Board of Education, per the district's board page, which lists her term as expiring 12/31/26. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Betty Wakefield.
About this race

Two names for two seats on the county clerk's list; the partial term ending 12/31/2028 has no candidate on the ballot. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

What this office does

School board member. The school board is the governing body of a public school district. It hires and evaluates the superintendent, adopts the district budget, sets policies on curriculum, discipline, attendance boundaries and facilities, and approves contracts and collective bargaining agreements. Day-to-day operations belong to the superintendent; the board sets direction and holds the administration accountable.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Central Montcalm Public School Board Member (6-year term, vote for 2) in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Central Montcalm Public School Board Member (6-year term, vote for 2) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Robert Train and Betty Wakefield. Candidate information follows official Ionia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Central Montcalm Public School Board Member (6-year term, vote for 2) election in Michigan?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Michigan are on the Michigan election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Sources
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Candidate roster from official Ionia County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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