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Ionia County, MI

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U.S. House, Michigan District 2
2 candidates
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Ben Ambrose
DEM
Biography
Ben Ambrose served nearly 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps with multiple combat tours and later advised the Veterans Administration and the Department of Defense, per Michigan Advance. He grew up on a small farm in Hesperia, per Michigan Advance. He is the Democratic nominee for MI-2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4 primary results.
Top Priorities
From the campaign site
  • Jobs for Michigan families
  • Education
  • Healthcare
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John Moolenaar
REP INCUMBENT
Biography
John Moolenaar is the sitting U.S. Representative for this district, a chemist by training who served in both the Michigan House and Senate before his 2014 election to Congress, per Michigan Advance. He chairs the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party and serves on the Appropriations Committee, per his campaign site. He is the Republican nominee for MI-2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4 primary results.
Top Priorities
From the campaign site
  • Securing the border
  • Cutting wasteful Washington spending
  • Growing the economy while preserving Social Security and Medicare
Key voting record
Voted yes on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the 2025 tax-and-spending package, which passed the House 218-214 in July 2025. Supported
Voted yes on the Laken Riley Act, expanding federal detention of certain immigrants charged with theft or violent crimes, which passed the House 263-156 in January 2025. Supported
Voted yes on the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2026, which passed the House 231-196 in September 2025. Supported
Campaign siteFull profile
About this race
August 4 primary results, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results: Ben Ambrose won the Democratic primary with 44.32 percent over Jamie Hill (42.28 percent), Clyde Welford (13.40 percent); John Moolenaar was unopposed for the Republican nomination. The nominees meet on the November 3 ballot.
U.S. Senate
6 candidates
Federal ▾
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Abdul El-Sayed
DEM
Biography
Abdul El-Sayed is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan, per the campaign site. He is a physician who rebuilt Detroit's Health Department after the city's bankruptcy and then restructured Wayne County's Department of Health, Human and Veterans Services, which serves 1.8 million residents, per the campaign site. The campaign site says the campaign is funded by individual donors and takes no corporate money, per the campaign site.
Top Priorities
From the campaign site
  • Get money out of politics
  • Put money in your pocket
  • Pass Medicare for All
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Mike Rogers
REP
Biography
Mike Rogers is a candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan, per the campaign site. He was raised in Livingston County, graduated from Adrian College, served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army and then as an FBI special agent, per the campaign site. He ran for the Michigan Senate in 1994 and, as a state senator, wrote the legislation that created Michigan's 529 College Savings Program, per the campaign site. The campaign site says he later led the House Intelligence Committee. The campaign site publishes a Housing Plan and a Healthcare Plan page, per the campaign site.
Top Priorities
From the campaign site
  • Unlock homeownership for families
  • Healthcare that works for working families
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Lydia Christensen
Biography
Lydia Christensen is the Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's November 3 sample ballot (What's on the ballot, State General 2026).
Top Priorities
From the campaign site
  • Clean water
  • Economic opportunity
  • Representation without establishment strings
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Tim Long
Biography
Tim Long is the U.S. Taxpayers candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's November 3 sample ballot (What's on the ballot, State General 2026).
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Douglas P. Marsh
Biography
Douglas P. Marsh is the Green candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's November 3 sample ballot (What's on the ballot, State General 2026). He describes himself as a community journalist, per the campaign site.
Top Priorities
From the campaign site
  • Affordability, including a universal basic income of $1,000 a month
  • Universal health care through a single-payer system
  • Housing market reforms
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Walter P. Kristy
Biography
Walter P. Kristy is the Natural Law candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's November 3 sample ballot (What's on the ballot, State General 2026).
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Governor
2 candidates
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Jocelyn Benson
DEM
Biography
Jocelyn Benson is the Democratic nominee for Michigan governor and has been Michigan's secretary of state since 2019. Running to succeed term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, she took roughly 83% of the August 4 Democratic vote, a race the Associated Press called the moment polls closed. Her campaign site frames her agenda as rooting out corruption and building a government that makes life more affordable, and lists five priorities: affordable health care, housing for all, lower electricity costs, quality education, and jobs and economic growth.
Top Priorities
From the campaign site
  • Make health care affordable
  • Expand housing for all
  • Lower electricity costs
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John James
REP
Biography
John James is the Republican nominee for Michigan governor and the U.S. representative for Michigan's 10th district, a West Point graduate, combat veteran and businessman. He took about 50% of the August 4 Republican vote in a four-way field. His campaign platform, which he calls the Freedom Agenda, centers on an anti-corruption package, a phased elimination of the state income tax, education reform, a parents' bill of rights, and a health plan built around price transparency and direct primary care.
Top Priorities
From the campaign site
  • Require financial disclosure and end FOIA exemptions for state officials
  • Phase out the state income tax
  • Set a goal of first-in-the-nation education outcomes with phonics-based literacy
Key voting record
Voted yes on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the 2025 tax-and-spending package, which passed the House 218-214 in July 2025. Supported
Voted yes on the Laken Riley Act, expanding federal detention of certain immigrants charged with theft or violent crimes, which passed the House 263-156 in January 2025. Supported
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Attorney General
2 candidates
Statewide ▾
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Eli Savit
DEM
Biography
Eli Savit is the Democratic nominee for Michigan attorney general, chosen at the party's April 2026 endorsement convention (Michigan attorney general nominees are selected at party conventions, not in the August 4 primary). Washtenaw County's elected prosecutor since 2020 and a former U.S. Supreme Court clerk, he campaigns on prosecuting serious crime, protecting voting rights, and holding polluters accountable. The seat is open, and the race appears on the November 3 ballot.
Top Priorities
From the campaign site
  • Prosecute serious crime
  • Protect voting rights
  • Hold corporate polluters accountable
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Doug Lloyd
REP
Biography
Doug Lloyd is the Republican nominee for Michigan attorney general, chosen at the party's March 2026 endorsement convention (Michigan attorney general nominees are selected at party conventions, not in the August 4 primary). Eaton County's elected prosecutor for 13 years and president of the Michigan Prosecutors Association, he campaigns on fair prosecution and protecting constitutional rights. The seat is open, and the race appears on the November 3 ballot.
Top Priorities
From the campaign site
  • Fair, apolitical prosecution
  • Protect constitutional rights
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Secretary of State
2 candidates
Statewide ▾
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Garlin Gilchrist II
DEM
Biography
Garlin Gilchrist II is the Democratic nominee for Michigan secretary of state, chosen at the party's April 2026 endorsement convention (Michigan secretary of state nominees are selected at party conventions, not in the August 4 primary). Michigan's lieutenant governor since 2019, he campaigns on modernizing licensing and registration services and consumer protection. The seat is open with Secretary Jocelyn Benson running for governor; the race appears on the November 3 ballot.
Top Priorities
From the campaign site
  • Modernize licensing and registration
  • Consumer protection in auto services
  • Secure, accessible elections
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Anthony Forlini
REP
Biography
Anthony Forlini is the Republican nominee for Michigan secretary of state, chosen at the party's March 2026 endorsement convention (Michigan secretary of state nominees are selected at party conventions, not in the August 4 primary). Macomb County's elected clerk since 2021 and a former state representative, he campaigns on election integrity and improving customer service. The race appears on the November 3 ballot.
Top Priorities
From the campaign site
  • Election integrity and transparency
  • Improve branch-office customer service
  • Efficient, accountable administration
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Supreme Court Justice (Vote For Two)
6 candidates
Statewide ▾
Megan K. Cavanagh portrait
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Megan K. Cavanagh
DEM INCUMBENT
Biography
Megan K. Cavanagh is the incumbent Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court and an appellate attorney with more than 15 years of appellate practice, per Michigan Public reporting. She was nominated for reelection by the Michigan Democratic Party. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
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Noah Hood
DEM INCUMBENT
Biography
Noah Hood is the incumbent on the Michigan Supreme Court, appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in April 2025, per Michigan Public reporting. He previously served on the Michigan Court of Appeals and the Third Judicial Circuit Court in Detroit. He was nominated for reelection by the Michigan Democratic Party. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
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Michael Warren
REP
Biography
Michael Warren has served as an Oakland County Circuit Court judge for more than two decades, presiding over hundreds of jury trials, per his campaign site. He also teaches business law at Wayne State University and constitutional law at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, and previously served on the State Board of Education, per his campaign site. He holds a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and a B.A. from Wayne State University.
Top Priorities
From the campaign site
  • Interpreting the law as written
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Casandra Morse-Bills
REP
Biography
Casandra Morse-Bills is the presiding judge of the 23rd Judicial Circuit, elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2024, presiding over probate, district and circuit courts across four counties, per her campaign site. She previously served as Oscoda County Prosecuting Attorney and holds a J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, per her campaign site.
Top Priorities
From the campaign site
  • Applying the law as written rather than reshaping it
  • Judicial temperament and respectful courtroom conduct
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Thomas W. Howe
Biography
Thomas W. Howe is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, one of two seats, nominated by a party convention on July 20, 2026, per the Michigan Bureau of Elections' official 2026 general election candidate listing. No campaign website was found as of October 6, 2026.
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Jody White
Biography
Jody White is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, one of two seats, nominated by a party convention on July 20, 2026, per the Michigan Bureau of Elections' official 2026 general election candidate listing. No campaign website was found as of October 6, 2026.
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Countywide races in Ionia County

ZIP 48860 sits in Ionia County, per the Census crosswalk. These seats are voted countywide; district seats, city races and school boards need a street address. All Ionia County races (62).

8th Circuit Court Judge, Ionia and Montcalm Counties (6-year term)
2 candidates
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Lori J. Shearer
Biography
Lori J. Shearer is a Belding attorney with more than 25 years of legal experience, per her campaign site. Per the same site she served as an administrative law judge for the Michigan Department of Corrections and as defense counsel for specialty treatment courts through March 2020.
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Ed Sternisha
Biography
Ed Sternisha, 57, is a Belding attorney, per The Daily News. Per his campaign site he is also a police officer who has worked as an adjunct law professor.
Top Priorities
From the campaign site
  • Non-partisan, unbiased judging that follows the law
  • Help legal and law-enforcement professionals understand each other's perspectives to improve the justice system
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About this race
Two Belding attorneys, Lori J. Shearer, 51, and Ed Sternisha, 57, seek the open seat of Judge Suzanne Kreeger, who is not seeking another term, per The Daily News. Judicial races are nonpartisan on the November ballot.
64A District Court Judge, Ionia County (6-year term)
1 candidate
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Raymond Peter Voet
Biography
Raymond Peter Voet is the sitting judge of the 64A District Court in Ionia County, per the county website. Per a Michigan Supreme Court profile he was elected county prosecutor in 1992 and appointed to the bench in 1999. No campaign website was found as of October 6, 2026.
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Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Incumbent Judge Raymond Peter Voet is the only name for this seat on the county clerk's November list.
City of Belding Council Member (4-year term, vote for 3)
5 candidates
County ▾
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Bruce A. Meyers
Biography
Bruce A. Meyers served as mayor of Belding, per the Sentinel-Standard's January 2022 reporting and a 2024 letter posted by Ionia County over his signature as Belding mayor. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Tristin Miller
Biography
Tristin Miller appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Belding Council Member (4-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 Tristin Miller.
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Jorel Davis
Biography
Jorel Davis is a business manager at Kool Toyota, per the Sentinel-Standard's 2022 candidate Q&A. He previously served on the Belding City Council, including as mayor pro tem, per the city's Good Neighbor Award page and The Daily News. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Linda Curtis
INCUMBENT
Biography
Linda Curtis is a sitting Belding city council member whose term expires in November 2026, per the City of Belding's Mayor and City Council page. No campaign website was found as of October 6, 2026.
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Shelley Gladding
INCUMBENT
Biography
Shelley Gladding is a sitting Belding city council member whose term expires in November 2026, per the City of Belding's Mayor and City Council page. No campaign website was found as of October 6, 2026.
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About this race
Five names appear for three seats on the county clerk's list. Councilmembers Linda Curtis and Shelley Gladding are listed on the city website with terms expiring November 2026.
City of Ionia Council Member, 1st Ward (2-year term)
1 candidate
County ▾
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Timothy Lee
INCUMBENT
Biography
Tim Lee is a sitting Ionia city councilmember for the First Ward, per the City of Ionia's City Council & Mayor page. No campaign website was found as of October 6, 2026.
Full profile
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
The only name for this seat on the county clerk's list. No candidate filed for the 1st Ward 4-year term. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
City of Ionia Council Member, 2nd Ward (2-year term)
1 candidate
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Thomas J. Millard
INCUMBENT
Biography
Tom Millard is a sitting Ionia city councilmember for the Second Ward, per the City of Ionia's City Council & Mayor page. No campaign website was found as of October 6, 2026.
Full profile
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
The only name for this seat on the county clerk's list. No candidate filed for the 2nd Ward 4-year term. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
City of Ionia Council Member, 3rd Ward (2-year term)
1 candidate
County ▾
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Amanda Ondersma
Biography
Amanda Ondersma is listed as a member of the City of Ionia Zoning Board of Appeals with a term through 12/31/2026, per the city's 2025 Community Development and Planning Commission annual report. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
The only name for this seat on the county clerk's list. No candidate filed for the 3rd Ward 4-year term. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
City of Ionia Council Member, 3rd Ward (Partial Term Ending 1/1/2029)
1 candidate
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Mary Patrick
INCUMBENT
Biography
Mary Patrick is a sitting Ionia city councilmember for the Third Ward, per the City of Ionia's City Council & Mayor page. No campaign website was found as of October 6, 2026.
Full profile
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
The only name for this seat on the county clerk's list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
City of Ionia Council Member, 4th Ward (2-year term)
1 candidate
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Troy Waterman
INCUMBENT
Biography
Troy A. Waterman is a sitting Ionia city councilmember for the Fourth Ward, per the City of Ionia's City Council & Mayor page. No campaign website was found as of October 6, 2026.
Full profile
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
The only name for this seat on the county clerk's list. No candidate filed for the 4th Ward 4-year term. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Village of Clarksville President (2-year term)
1 candidate
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Tristen Alderink
Biography
Tristen Alderink is the sitting Clarksville village president, per the village council page, and served on the council's Downtown Revitalization and Business Development Committee, per the village's December 2, 2024 minutes. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
The only name for this seat on the county clerk's list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Village of Clarksville Treasurer (4-year term)
1 candidate
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Rose Barratt
Biography
Rose Barratt is the Village of Clarksville treasurer, per the village council page, and has presented treasurer reports to the council since at least 2022, per the village's October 3, 2022 agenda. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
Full profile
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
The only name for this seat on the county clerk's list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Village of Clarksville Trustee (4-year term, vote for 3)
3 candidates
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Debra Winkler
Biography
Debra Winkler is a Clarksville village trustee, listed as Deb Winkler on the village council page, and serves on the council's Parks and Recreation Committee, per the village's December 2, 2024 minutes. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Allen Sheldon
Biography
Allen Sheldon is a Clarksville village trustee, per the village council page, and serves on the council's Parks and Recreation Committee, per the village's December 2, 2024 minutes. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Bonnie Main
Biography
Bonnie Main is a Clarksville village trustee, per the village council page, and is listed as the council's ex-officio member on the village's planning commission contacts page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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About this race
Three names for three seats on the county clerk's list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Village of Clarksville Trustee (Partial Term Ending 11/30/2028)
1 candidate
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Brian Reser
Biography
Brian Reser is a Clarksville village trustee, per the village council page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
Full profile
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
The only name for this seat on the county clerk's list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Village of Hubbardston President (2-year term)
1 candidate
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Paula Peiffer
INCUMBENT
Biography
Paula Peiffer was appointed Hubbardston village president in March 2026 after serving as president pro tem, per the village's announcement. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
Full profile
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
The only name for this seat on the county clerk's list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Village of Hubbardston Trustee (4-year term, vote for 2)
1 candidate
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Miranda Bennett
Biography
Miranda Bennett appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Village of Hubbardston Trustee (4-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 Miranda Bennett.
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Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
One name for two seats on the county clerk's list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Village of Lake Odessa Trustee (4-year term, vote for 3)
4 candidates
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Michael L. Brighton
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.
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Roy Halfmann
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.
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Susan Mesack
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.
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Rob Young
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.
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About this race
Four names for three seats on the county clerk's list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Village of Lake Odessa Trustee (Partial Term Ending 11/30/2028)
1 candidate
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Neena Marie Rush
Biography
Neena Rush was appointed a Lake Odessa village trustee by the council in October 2025 to fill a vacancy, per the village council's approved minutes of October 20, 2025. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
The only name for this seat on the county clerk's list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Village of Lyons President (2-year term)
1 candidate
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Joe Farrington
Biography
Joe Farrington is the Lyons village president, per the village's board members page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
The only name for this seat on the county clerk's list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Village of Lyons Trustee (4-year term, vote for 3)
3 candidates
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Jennifer Spearling
Biography
Jennifer Spearling is a Lyons village trustee, president pro tem and office supervisor, per the village's board members page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Erin Randall
Biography
Erin Randall is a Lyons village trustee, per the village's board members page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Bernard C. Russell
Biography
Bernard Russell is a Lyons village trustee, per the village's board members page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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About this race
Three names for three seats on the county clerk's list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Village of Muir President (2-year term)
2 candidates
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Jon Greer
Biography
Jon Greer appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Village of Muir President (2-year term), 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 Jon Greer.
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Doug Hyland
INCUMBENT
Biography
Doug Hyland is the Muir village president, per the village council page, and presided over council meetings as Douglas Hyland in 2023 minutes. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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About this race
Two names for one seat on the county clerk's list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Village of Muir Trustee (4-year term, vote for 3)
3 candidates
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Brent Piselli
INCUMBENT
Biography
Brent Piselli is a Muir village trustee, per the village council page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Ronald Vander Werff
Biography
Ron Vander Werff is a Muir village trustee, per the village council page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Derek Kacos
INCUMBENT
Biography
Derek Kacos is a Muir village trustee, per the village council page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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About this race
Three names for three seats on the county clerk's list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Village of Muir Trustee (Partial Term Ending 11/30/2028)
1 candidate
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Christopher Ogden
Biography
Chris Ogden is a Muir village trustee, per the village council page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
Full profile
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
The only name for this seat on the county clerk's list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Village of Pewamo President (2-year term)
1 candidate
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Randall S. Zenk
Biography
Randy Zenk is the Pewamo village president, per the village staff page, which lists a two-year term to November 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
The only name for this seat on the county clerk's list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Village of Pewamo Trustee (4-year term, vote for 3)
3 candidates
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Jacob Litchfield
Biography
Jacob Litchfield appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Village of Pewamo Trustee (4-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 Jacob Litchfield.
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Wendy Smith
Biography
Wendy Smith appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Village of Pewamo Trustee (4-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 Wendy Smith.
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Daniel Heckman
Biography
Dan Heckman is a Pewamo village trustee and mayor pro tem with a four-year term to November 2026, per the village staff page, and serves on the village planning commission, per the village's 2025 master plan. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Three names for three seats on the county clerk's list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Village of Saranac Trustee (4-year term, vote for 3)
2 candidates
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Mark K. Talcott
Biography
Mark Talcott is a Saranac village trustee, per the village's website. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Jaye Whorley
Biography
Jaye Whorley is a Saranac village trustee, per the village's website, and has served as president pro tem, per the village's code of ordinances officials list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Two names for three seats on the county clerk's list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Berlin Township Treasurer (Partial Term Ending 11/30/2028)
1 candidate
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Penny Rust
REP INCUMBENT
Biography
Penny Rust is the Berlin Township treasurer, per the township's announcements page listing board members as of June 2, 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
The only name for this seat on the county clerk's list. Michigan township offices are partisan; partial terms end November 30, 2028.
Ionia Township Supervisor (Partial Term Ending 11/30/2028)
1 candidate
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Jamie Stephens
REP INCUMBENT
Biography
Jamie Stephens is the Ionia Township supervisor, per the township's contact page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
The only name for this seat on the county clerk's list. Michigan township offices are partisan; partial terms end November 30, 2028.
Ionia Township Treasurer (Partial Term Ending 11/30/2028)
2 candidates
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Macky Waters
REP INCUMBENT
Biography
Macky Waters is the Ionia Township treasurer, per the township's contact page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Robin Marhofer
Biography
Robin Marhofer appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ionia Township Treasurer (Partial Term Ending 11/30/2028), 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 Robin Marhofer.
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About this race
Republican Macky Waters and Robin Marhofer, who filed with no party affiliation, are on the county clerk's list for this partial term. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Keene Township Supervisor (Partial Term Ending 11/30/2028)
1 candidate
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Sandy Smiley
REP INCUMBENT
Biography
Sandy Smiley is the Keene Township supervisor, per the township's officials page, which lists a term of 11/20/2024 to 11/20/2026. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
The only name for this seat on the county clerk's list. Michigan township offices are partisan; partial terms end November 30, 2028.
Keene Township Trustee (Partial Term Ending 11/30/2028)
1 candidate
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William Pflugradt
REP INCUMBENT
Biography
William Pflugradt is a Keene Township trustee, per the township's officials page, which lists a term of 6/10/2025 to 11/20/2026. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
The only name for this seat on the county clerk's list. Michigan township offices are partisan; partial terms end November 30, 2028.
North Plains Township Supervisor (Partial Term Ending 11/30/2028)
1 candidate
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Darren Nash
REP
Biography
Darren Nash appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Plains Township Supervisor (Partial Term Ending 11/30/2028), 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 Darren Nash.
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Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
The only name for this seat on the county clerk's list. Michigan township offices are partisan; partial terms end November 30, 2028.
Orange Township Supervisor (Partial Term Ending 11/30/2028)
1 candidate
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Jeffrey J. Cody
REP
Biography
Jeff Cody is the Orange Township supervisor, per the township's officials page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
The only name for this seat on the county clerk's list. Michigan township offices are partisan; partial terms end November 30, 2028.
Orange Township Trustee (Partial Term Ending 11/30/2028)
1 candidate
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Dennis J. Cassel
REP INCUMBENT
Biography
Dennis Cassel is an Orange Township trustee, per the township's officials page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
The only name for this seat on the county clerk's list. Michigan township offices are partisan; partial terms end November 30, 2028.
Orleans Township Supervisor (Partial Term Ending 11/30/2028)
1 candidate
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Scott Rudlaff
REP
Biography
Scott Rudlaff is the Orleans Township supervisor, per the township website. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
The only name for this seat on the county clerk's list. Michigan township offices are partisan; partial terms end November 30, 2028.
Portland Township Treasurer (Partial Term Ending 11/30/2028)
1 candidate
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Melanie Robson Schneider
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Biography
Melanie Schneider is the Portland Township treasurer, per the township's website. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
The only name for this seat on the county clerk's list, filed with no party affiliation. Partial term ends November 30, 2028.
Sebewa Township Clerk (Partial Term Ending 11/30/2028)
1 candidate
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Mandy Grosshans
REP
Biography
Mandy Grosshans appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Sebewa Township Clerk (Partial Term Ending 11/30/2028), 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 Mandy Grosshans.
Full profile
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
The only name for this seat on the county clerk's list. Michigan township offices are partisan; partial terms end November 30, 2028.
Belding Area Schools Board Member (6-year term, vote for 2)
2 candidates
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Lindsay
Biography
Lindsay appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Belding Area 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 Lindsay.
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Shannon Hummel
Biography
Shannon Hummel serves on the Belding Area Schools Board of Education, with a term expiring 12/31/2026, per the district's staff page, and was a candidate at the district's board candidate forum, per The Daily News. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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About this race
The county clerk's list prints one name only as "Lindsay" (no surname shown). Two names for two seats. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Belding Area Schools Board Member (Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028)
1 candidate
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Nicki Vandenhout
Biography
Nicki VandenHout was appointed to the Belding Area Schools Board of Education in May 2026 to fill a vacancy, per The Daily News. She is an executive assistant to the president at OG Services, Inc., a Belding High School graduate and a former district employee, per the Sentinel-Standard's 2022 candidate Q&A. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
The only name for this seat on the county clerk's list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Carson City-Crystal Area Schools Board Member (6-year term, vote for 2)
2 candidates
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Kelly Donohue
Biography
Kelly Donohue appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Carson City-Crystal Area 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 Kelly Donohue.
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Scott Fleisher
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Biography
Scott Fleisher is the treasurer of the Carson City-Crystal Area Schools Board of Education, per the district's board page, which lists his term as expiring in 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Two names for two seats on the county clerk's list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Central Montcalm Public School Board Member (6-year term, vote for 2)
2 candidates
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Robert Train
Biography
The Central Montcalm Public Schools board page lists a Rob Train as treasurer with a term expiring 12/31/26, per see inline attribution. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Betty Wakefield
Biography
Betty Wakefield is a trustee on the Central Montcalm Public Schools Board of Education, per the district's board page, which lists her term as expiring 12/31/26. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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About this race
Two names for two seats on the county clerk's list; the partial term ending 12/31/2028 has no candidate on the ballot. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Central Montcalm Public School Board Member (Partial Term Ending 12/31/2030)
1 candidate
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Elizabeth Buskirk
Biography
Elizabeth Buskirk, of Sheridan, was appointed to the Central Montcalm Public Schools Board of Education in June 2026 to fill the seat vacated by Jim Lingeman, per The Daily News and the district's board page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
The only name for this seat on the county clerk's list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Grand Ledge Public Schools Board Member (6-year term, vote for 2)
3 candidates
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Brenton Bell
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.
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Toni Hughes Glasscoe
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.
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Nicole Shannon
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
From the campaign site
  • Strengthening academics in the Grand Ledge schools
  • Planning responsibly for a growing district
  • Stewarding taxpayer dollars with care
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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.
Greenville Public Schools Board Member (6-year term, vote for 3)
3 candidates
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Elizabeth Gates
Biography
Elizabeth Gates appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Greenville Public 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 Elizabeth Gates.
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Tiffany S. Hall
Biography
Tiffany S. Hall appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Greenville Public 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 Tiffany S. Hall.
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William Zerbst
Biography
William Zerbst appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Greenville Public 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 William Zerbst.
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Three names for three seats on the county clerk's list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Ionia Public Schools Board Member (6-year term, vote for 3)
3 candidates
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Brian Siemen
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Biography
Brian Siemen is a trustee on the Ionia Public Schools Board of Education, per the district's board page, which lists his term as ending December 31, 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Timothy R. Montgomery
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Timothy Montgomery is a trustee on the Ionia Public Schools Board of Education, per the district's board page, which lists his term as ending December 31, 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Danielle Yokom
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Biography
Danielle Yokom is president of the Ionia Public Schools Board of Education, per the district's board page, which lists her term as ending December 31, 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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About this race
Three names for three seats on the county clerk's list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Lakewood Public Schools Board Member (6-year term, vote for 3)
3 candidates
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Alisha DeWalt
Biography
Dr. Alisha DeWalt is vice president of the Lakewood Public Schools Board of Education, per the district's board page, which lists her term as July 2025 through December 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Matthew Bulling
Biography
Matthew Bulling appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lakewood Public 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 Matthew Bulling.
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David Burd
Biography
David Burd is president of the Lakewood Public Schools Board of Education, per the district's board page, which lists his term as June 2025 through December 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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About this race
Three names for three seats on the county clerk's list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Lowell Area Schools Board Member (4-year term, vote for 3)
4 candidates
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Jared Blough
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Biography
Jared Blough is a trustee on the Lowell Area Schools Board of Education, per the district's board page. A lifelong Lowell-area resident and Lowell Area Schools parent, he worked as a mechanical maintenance technician at Crestwood Equity Partners in Alto, per Lowell's First Look's 2022 candidate profile. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Jennifer Dougherty
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Jennifer Dougherty is treasurer of the Lowell Area Schools Board of Education, per the district's board page. She is a self-employed civil engineer who owns a farm and has children in Lowell Area Schools, per mlive's 2022 candidate guide. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Patrick D. Nugent
Biography
Pat Nugent is secretary of the Lowell Area Schools Board of Education, per the district's board page, and has served on the board since 1998. A Lowell High School graduate, he taught at West Catholic High School for 30 years as of 2022, per Lowell's First Look's 2022 candidate profile. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Jake Tjapkes
Biography
Ballot status: Jake Tjapkes announced on Sept. 28, 2026 that he is ending his campaign for the Lowell Area Schools Board of Education because he is relocating out of state, per Lowell's First Look; his name remains on the printed ballot. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Four names for three seats on the county clerk's list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Pewamo-Westphalia Schools Board Member (6-year term, vote for 2)
3 candidates
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Preston Weber
Biography
Preston Weber appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pewamo-Westphalia 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 Preston Weber.
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Garrett OBrien
Biography
Garrett OBrien appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pewamo-Westphalia 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 Garrett OBrien.
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Jordan Thelen
Biography
Jordan Thelen appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pewamo-Westphalia 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 Jordan Thelen.
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Three names for two seats on the county clerk's list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Portland Public Schools Board Member (6-year term, vote for 3)
5 candidates
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Angela Shinaver
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Biography
Angela Shinaver is a Principal Audit Supervisor for a nonpartisan audit office in the Michigan legislative branch, with a bachelor's in accounting from Grand Valley State University, per the Portland Public Schools board page. A lifelong Portland resident and Portland High School graduate, she joined the board in January 2021 and serves as president, per the same page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Douglas A. Logel, Jr.
Biography
Doug Logel Jr. is a local business owner and lifelong Portland resident who serves as a trustee on the Portland Public Schools board, appointed in September 2025, per the district's board page. He serves on the Danby Township Board of Review and is secretary of the Portland Community Fund and the Portland Foundation for Public Education, per the same page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Roy Atherton
Biography
Roy Atherton appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Portland Public 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 Roy Atherton.
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Greg Smith
Biography
Greg Smith appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Portland Public 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 Greg Smith.
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Nathan Smith
Biography
Nathan Smith appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Portland Public 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 Nathan Smith.
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Five names for three seats on the county clerk's list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Saranac Community Schools Board Member (4-year term, vote for 3)
6 candidates
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Renee Grieves
Biography
Renee Grieves appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saranac Community Schools Board Member (4-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 Renee Grieves.
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Theodore Van Kuiken
Biography
Theodore Van Kuiken appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saranac Community Schools Board Member (4-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 Theodore Van Kuiken.
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Steve Scott
Biography
Steve Scott appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saranac Community Schools Board Member (4-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 Steve Scott.
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Diana A. Whorley
Biography
Diana A. Whorley appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saranac Community Schools Board Member (4-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 Diana A. Whorley.
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Holly Smith
Biography
Holly Smith appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saranac Community Schools Board Member (4-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 Holly Smith.
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Mark Howe
Biography
Mark Howe appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saranac Community Schools Board Member (4-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 Mark Howe.
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About this race
Six names for three seats on the county clerk's list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Thornapple-Kellogg Schools Board Member (6-year term, vote for 3)
3 candidates
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Kate Bynski
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.
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Mark Price
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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.
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Jim Flikkema
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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.
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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.
Grand Rapids Community College Board of Trustees (6-year term, vote for 2)
3 candidates
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Jamie Gordon
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Jamie Gordon is executive director of human resources for Kentwood Public Schools and spent 23 years with Grand Rapids Public Schools, per Grand Rapids Community College's trustee page. She was appointed to the GRCC Board of Trustees in May 2026 for a term ending December 31, 2026, per the same page, and holds a bachelor's degree from Cornerstone University and a master's from Grand Valley State University. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Brandy Lovelady Mitchell
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Dr. Brandy Lovelady Mitchell is deputy superintendent of Preschool-12 Learning and Leadership for Grand Rapids Public Schools, per Grand Rapids Community College's trustee page. She has served on the GRCC Board of Trustees since 2020, is a former school counselor and principal, and holds a doctorate in educational leadership from Eastern Michigan University, per the same page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Tim Russ
Biography
Tim Russ is a community organizer and Michigan Education Association representative who has worked in local education advocacy in the Grand Rapids area, per the Ottawa News Network's 2026 candidate roundup. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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About this race
Three names for two seats on the county clerk's list; the college district includes part of Ionia County. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Grand Rapids Community College Board of Trustees (Partial Term Ending 12/31/2030)
1 candidate
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Adriana Almanza
Biography
Adriana Almanza has worked for 16 years in education, human resources, employee experience and community impact, 12 of them in K-12 and higher education, per the Ottawa News Network's 2026 candidate roundup. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
The only name for this seat on the county clerk's list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Lansing Community College Board of Trustees (6-year term, vote for 2)
3 candidates
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Hope M. Lovell
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Biography
Hope Lovell has been executive director of LoveJoy Community Services, a nonprofit supporting people with special needs, for more than 15 years, per Lansing Community College's trustee page. She holds a finance degree from Michigan State University and a public health master's from the University of Michigan, and has chaired the Ingham Community Health Centers board, per the same page and her campaign site.
Top Priorities
From the campaign site
  • Access to education and financial assistance, including the Michigan Community College Guarantee and Michigan Reconnect
  • Mentorship to graduation, including an academic alert system and a transfer center
  • Pathways to skilled trades and certifications, including utility and line worker and health care training
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Dominica Palacio
Biography
Dominica Palacio has more than 30 years of human resources and business experience, including at Ionetix and Dart Container, per her campaign site. A Lansing native, Everett High School and Michigan State University alumna, she works as vice president of administration at Ionetix and says this is her first run for public office, per Cafecito Caliente.
Top Priorities
From the campaign site
  • Industry-aligned training that keeps the curriculum current with the local job market
  • Career development and mentorship so graduates lead with confidence
  • Affordable tuition and fiscal responsibility
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LaShunda Thomas
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Biography
LaShunda Thomas owns Empowerment Therapy Services LLC, where she offers counseling, and holds a bachelor's degree in public administration from Central Michigan University and a master's in social work from Spring Arbor University, per Lansing Community College's trustee page. A Lansing native, she has served on the LCC Board of Trustees since her 2020 election and as board secretary since January 2023, per the same page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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About this race
Three names for two seats on the county clerk's list; the college district includes part of Ionia County. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Montcalm Community College Board of Trustees (6-year term, vote for 2)
2 candidates
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Joshua Stump
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Biography
Joshua Stump, of Greenville, is treasurer of the Montcalm Community College Board of Trustees, per the college's board page. He chaired the board's search committee that appointed a new trustee in 2025, per the college's news release. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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Robert J. Byram
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Robert Byram, of Greenville, is president and CEO of Sidney State Bank and has worked in banking since 2004, per Montcalm Community College's July 2025 news release. A lifelong Montcalm County resident and MCC graduate, he was appointed to the college's Board of Trustees in July 2025 through December 31, 2026, per the same release. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
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