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Macomb County, Michigan

Lenox Township Trustee (two partial terms ending 11/20/2028)

See where Ferriby, Pate, Clifford and Zemens stand on housing, roads and the budget. Names follow official Macomb County election filings.

About this race

Cory Ferriby and Ed Pate won the two Democratic nominations and Scott Clifford and Ron Zemens won the two Republican nominations in the August 4 primary, eliminating Ryan Gurley, per the Macomb County Clerk's official results; the four meet on the November 3 ballot for two seats.

What this office does

Township officer. Townships are the local government for areas outside cities in about twenty states. The board or trustees adopt the township budget, maintain township roads and cemeteries, run fire protection and, in some states, assess property or administer relief. The clerk keeps the records and, in many townships, runs local elections.

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Michigan › Macomb County › Lenox Township Trustee (two partial terms ending 11/20/2028)

Cory Ferriby

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Government transparency and open meeting practices
  • Preserving farmland and supporting local agriculture
  • Affordable housing options
Biography

Ferriby is a computer programmer and a graduate of Kettering University who has worked at companies ranging from small startups to large enterprises, per his campaign site. He has lived in New Haven, Michigan for six years after growing up in Lexington, Michigan, per his campaign site.

Ed Pate

Democratic

Biography

Ed Pate appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lenox Township Trustee (two partial terms ending 11/20/2028), per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Ed Pate.

Scott Clifford

Republican

Biography

Scott Clifford appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lenox Township Trustee (two partial terms ending 11/20/2028), per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Scott Clifford.

Ron Zemens

Republican

Biography

Ron Zemens appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lenox Township Trustee (two partial terms ending 11/20/2028), per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Ron Zemens.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Lenox Township Trustee (two partial terms ending 11/20/2028) in 2026?

4 candidates are tracked for Lenox Township Trustee (two partial terms ending 11/20/2028) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Cory Ferriby, Ed Pate, Scott Clifford and Ron Zemens. Candidate information follows official Macomb County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, roads and the budget.

When is the Lenox Township Trustee (two partial terms ending 11/20/2028) 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.

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Candidate profiles
Cory Ferriby, full profileEd Pate, full profileScott Clifford, full profileRon Zemens, full profileOfficial Michigan election office