Ionia County, Michigan

City of Ionia Council Member, 2nd Ward (2-year term)

One candidate is tracked for City of Ionia Council Member, 2nd Ward (2-year term) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Thomas J. Millard. Candidate information follows official Ionia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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Thomas J. Millard

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Biography

Thomas J. Millard is a sitting Ionia city councilmember, 2nd Ward, per the official roster.

About this race

The only name for this seat on the county clerk's list. No candidate filed for the 2nd Ward 4-year term. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

What this office does

City council member. The council is the city's legislative body. It adopts the city budget and tax rate, passes ordinances on zoning, public safety, utilities and local services, and hires the city manager where the charter provides one. Members may represent a district or the whole city.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. 4-year term. The sitting officeholder, Thomas J. Millard, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for City of Ionia Council Member, 2nd Ward (2-year term) in 2026?

When is the City of Ionia Council Member, 2nd Ward (2-year term) 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.

How do I see my exact Ionia County ballot?

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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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