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Ionia County, Michigan

Grand Ledge Public Schools Board Member (6-year term, vote for 2)

3 candidates are tracked for Grand Ledge Public Schools Board Member (6-year term, vote for 2) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brenton Bell, Toni Hughes Glasscoe and Nicole Shannon. Candidate information follows official Ionia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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Brenton Bell

Nonpartisan

Biography
Brenton Bell appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Grand Ledge Public Schools Board Member (6-year term, vote for 2), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Brenton Bell.

Toni Hughes Glasscoe

Nonpartisan

Biography
Dr. Toni Hughes Glasscoe is vice president of the Grand Ledge Public Schools Board of Education and works as an associate vice president of external affairs, development and K-12 operations, per the district's board page. She previously worked in human resources for the City of Lansing and the State of Michigan and spent 10 years in education, per the same page; she was appointed in January 2022 and later elected to a term expiring December 31, 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Toni Hughes Glasscoe.

Nicole Shannon

Nonpartisan

Biography
Nicole Shannon is an attorney with the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative, providing legal representation for older adults and adults with disabilities, per the Grand Ledge Public Schools board page. A Grand Ledge graduate raising two daughters in the district, she has served on the board since 2021, including as president, vice president and secretary, per her campaign site.
Top Priorities
  • Strengthening academics in the Grand Ledge schools
  • Planning responsibly for a growing district
  • Stewarding taxpayer dollars with care
Per the campaign site.
Campaign site
About this race

Three names for two seats on the county clerk's list. The district also covers Eaton and Clinton counties. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Grand Ledge Public Schools Board Member (6-year term, vote for 2) in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for Grand Ledge Public Schools Board Member (6-year term, vote for 2) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brenton Bell, Toni Hughes Glasscoe and Nicole Shannon. Candidate information follows official Ionia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Grand Ledge Public Schools 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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