Ionia County, Michigan

Village of Lake Odessa Trustee (4-year term, vote for 3)

4 candidates are tracked for Village of Lake Odessa Trustee (4-year term, vote for 3) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael L. Brighton, Roy Halfmann, Susan Mesack and Rob Young. Candidate information follows official Ionia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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Michael L. Brighton

Nonpartisan

Biography

Michael Brighton is a Lake Odessa village trustee, per the village directory, which lists his term as expiring in 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Michael L. Brighton.

Roy Halfmann

Nonpartisan

Biography

Roy Halfmann is a Lake Odessa village trustee, per the village council page, and was added to the Downtown Development Authority by council resolution in 2026, per village council action reported by Citizen Portal. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Roy Halfmann.

Susan Mesack

Nonpartisan

Biography

Susan Mesack serves on the Lake Odessa Planning Commission, per the village's March 23, 2026 planning commission packet, and is vice chair of the Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission, per the commission's member page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Susan Mesack.

Rob Young

Nonpartisan

Biography

Rob Young was listed as a Lake Odessa village trustee in village council packets from 2022 through 2024, and was among the nominees considered for a trustee vacancy in October 2025, per the village council's approved minutes. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Rob Young.

About this race

Four names for three seats 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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Village of Lake Odessa Trustee (4-year term, vote for 3) in 2026?

When is the Village of Lake Odessa Trustee (4-year term, vote for 3) 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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