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Biography
Robert W. Simpson lives in Keene Township and operates Simpson Farm, a dairy and crop operation, per The Daily News. Per the same report he is vice president of the Caledonia Farmers Elevator board of directors and has served as treasurer and vice president of the Saranac Community School board.
Top Priorities
- Responsible and conservative budgeting
- Efficient road maintenance
- Support for the Commission on Aging and long-term infrastructure goals, including potential jail improvements
Per the per The Daily News candidate profile.
iAbout this race
Robert W. Simpson won the August 4, 2026 Republican primary over Tim Ross (per The Daily News and the Sentinel-Standard) and is the only name for this seat on the county clerk's November list. The seat, covering Keene Township and parts of Easton and Ionia townships, became vacant when longtime Commissioner Larry Tiejema resigned in February 2026, per The Daily News; the board did not fill it by appointment.
iWhat this office does
County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.
This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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64A District Court Judge, Ionia County (6-year term), Michigan Court of Appeals Judge, 3rd District (Incumbent Position, vote for 2), City of Belding Council Member (4-year term, vote for 3)
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Questions about this race
Who is running for Ionia County Commissioner, District 3 (Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028) in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Ionia County Commissioner, District 3 (Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Robert W. Simpson. Candidate information follows official Ionia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Ionia County Commissioner, District 3 (Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028) 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?
Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.
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