Ionia County, Michigan

Thornapple-Kellogg Schools Board Member (6-year term, vote for 3)

3 candidates are tracked for Thornapple-Kellogg Schools Board Member (6-year term, vote for 3) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kate Bynski, Mark Price and Jim Flikkema. Candidate information follows official Ionia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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Kate Bynski

Nonpartisan

Biography

Kate Bynski appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Thornapple-Kellogg Schools Board Member (6-year term, vote for 3), 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 Kate Bynski.

Mark Price

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Biography

Mark Price is treasurer of the Thornapple Kellogg Schools Board of Education, per the district's board page. He also serves as a Thornapple-Kellogg Schools representative on the Thornapple Parks & Recreation Commission, per the Village of Middleville's website. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Mark Price.

Jim Flikkema

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Biography

Jim Flikkema is a trustee on the Thornapple Kellogg Schools Board of Education, per the district's board page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Jim Flikkema.

About this race

Three names for three seats on the county clerk's list; Ericka Schaefer is listed as a declared write-in candidate and is not printed on the ballot. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 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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