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Ionia County, Michigan

City of Ionia Council Member, 3rd Ward (Partial Term Ending 1/1/2029)

One candidate is tracked for City of Ionia Council Member, 3rd Ward (Partial Term Ending 1/1/2029) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mary Patrick. Candidate information follows official Ionia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Michigan › Ionia County › City of Ionia Council Member, 3rd Ward (Partial Term Ending 1/1/2029)

Mary Patrick

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Biography
Mary Patrick is a sitting Ionia city councilmember, 3rd Ward, per the official roster.
About this race

The only name for this seat on the county clerk's list. 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. The sitting officeholder, Mary Patrick, 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, 3rd Ward (Partial Term Ending 1/1/2029) in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for City of Ionia Council Member, 3rd Ward (Partial Term Ending 1/1/2029) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mary Patrick. Candidate information follows official Ionia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the City of Ionia Council Member, 3rd Ward (Partial Term Ending 1/1/2029) 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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