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What's on the ballot in Banks Township, Antrim County
Michigan General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · Polls open 7 a.m.–8 p.m. · Early voting Oct 24–Nov 1. Every local race and proposal on the official Banks Township sample ballot. Enter your address in the app to see your exact ballot with every candidate graded.
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Your district races
Statewide races (every Michigan ballot)
Governor
- BJohn James(R)
- FJocelyn Benson(D)
- CMike Duggan(Ind)
Attorney General
- N/RDoug Lloyd(R)
- N/REli Savit(D)
Local races in Banks Township (13)
Antrim County Prosecuting Attorney
- N/RWilson Brott(R)Incumbent
Court of Appeals District 4 — Judge of Court of Appeals
- CMichael J. KellyIncumbent
- DAllie Greenleaf MaldonadoIncumbent
- DMichelle M. RickIncumbent
13th Circuit Court — Judge of Circuit Court
- AKevin A. ElsenheimerIncumbent
Charlevoix-Emmet ISD — Board Member
- N/RMary Jason
- N/RGreg Shooks
- N/RShawn R Wonnacott
Village of Ellsworth — President
- N/RJerry D. RasmussenIncumbent
Village of Ellsworth — Clerk
- N/RMarlene Drenth
Village of Ellsworth — Treasurer
- N/RMarcie Potter
Village of Ellsworth — Council Member
- N/RDustin Prevo
- N/RDonald Ruis
- N/RChris Wallace
Village of Ellsworth — Council Member
- N/RLynn Aldrich SpearingIncumbent
Central Lake Public Schools — Board Member
- N/RCourtney King
- N/RMary Ellen Murphy
- N/RTom Persons
- N/RPam SingerIncumbent
Charlevoix Public Schools — Board Member
- N/RChris Maki
- N/RMatthew L. Peterson
- N/RBill Schulman
- N/RAmanda Wilkin
Ellsworth Community Schools — Board Member
- N/RTravis Chellis
- N/RThomas Strange
Ellsworth Community Schools — Board Member
- N/REmily Busman
- N/RSuzanne Olsen
Local proposals & millages (2)
Central Lake Public Schools Sinking Fund Millage Proposal
Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Central Lake Public Schools, Antrim County, Michigan, be increased by and the board of education be authorized to levy not to exceed .4766 mill ($.4766 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 4 years, 2027 to 2030, inclusive, to create a sinking fund for the purchase of real estate for sites for, and the construction or repair of, school buildings; for school security improvements; for the…
Official ballot language
Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Central Lake Public Schools, Antrim County, Michigan, be increased by and the board of education be authorized to levy not to exceed .4766 mill ($.4766 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 4 years, 2027 to 2030, inclusive, to create a sinking fund for the purchase of real estate for sites for, and the construction or repair of, school buildings; for school security improvements; for the acquisition or upgrading of technology; for the acquisition of student transportation vehicles; for the acquisition of parts, supplies, and equipment used for the maintenance of student transportation vehicles; for the acquisition of eligible trucks and vans used to carry parts, equipment, and personnel for or in the maintenance of school buildings; for the acquisition of parts, supplies, and equipment used to maintain such trucks and vans; and all other purposes authorized by law; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2027 is approximately $203,421?
Charlevoix Public Schools Operating Millage Proposal
This proposal will allow the school district to levy the statutory rate of not to exceed 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation allowance. Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Charlevoix Public Schools, Charlevoix and Antrim Counties, Michigan, be…
Official ballot language
This proposal will allow the school district to levy the statutory rate of not to exceed 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation allowance. Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Charlevoix Public Schools, Charlevoix and Antrim Counties, Michigan, be increased by 3 mills ($3.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 2 years, 2027 and 2028, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and 0.1981 mill is levied in 2027 is approximately $145,463 (this millage is to restore millage lost as a result of the reduction required by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and will be levied only to the extent necessary to restore that reduction)?
Voting in Banks Township
- Election DayTuesday, November 3, 2026 · polls open 7 a.m.–8 p.m. If you're in line by 8 p.m., you can vote.
- Where to voteLook up your Banks Township polling place, early-voting site and drop boxes at the Michigan Voter Information Center.
- Early votingOctober 24 – November 1, 2026 at sites set by your clerk.
- Absentee ballotsMust reach the Banks Township clerk or a drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Too late to mail safely — drop it off.
- Not registered?Register and vote the same day at the Banks Township clerk's office with proof of residency.
- IDBring a photo ID, or sign an affidavit if you don't have one. Full checklist →
Other communities in Antrim County
Central Lake Township · Chestonia Township · Custer Township · Echo Township · Elk Rapids Township · Forest Home Township · Helena Township · Jordan Township · Kearney Township · Mancelona Township · Milton Township · Star Township · Torch Lake Township · Warner Township