What is on the ballot in Central Lake Township, Michigan on November 3, 2026?

10 local races (21 candidates) and 1 local proposals, plus Governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, State Senate, State House, Michigan Supreme Court, university boards and statewide Proposals 26-1 and 26-2.

When are the polls open in Central Lake Township?

Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. If you are in line by 8 p.m., you can vote. Early in-person voting ran October 24 – November 1.

Where do I vote in Central Lake Township?

Find your polling place and drop boxes at the Michigan Voter Information Center (mvic.sos.state.mi.us) or by entering your address at offorandbythepeople.com.

What time do polls open and close in Central Lake Township on Election Day?

Polls in Central Lake Township are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Anyone in line at 8 p.m. can still vote.

Can I register and vote on Election Day in Central Lake Township?

Yes. Michigan allows same-day registration: go to the Central Lake Township clerk's office with proof of residency (a driver's license, utility bill, bank statement or paycheck with your address), register, and vote there.

When is the absentee ballot deadline in Central Lake Township?

Absentee ballots must be received by the Central Lake Township clerk (or a clerk drop box) by 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 3, 2026. It is too late to mail it, so drop it off instead.

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Central Lake Township sample ballot, Antrim County: November 3, 2026

Michigan General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · Polls open 7 a.m.–8 p.m. · Election Day hours and deadlines. Every local race and proposal on the official Central Lake 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

U.S. Senate

BMike Rogers(R)
FAbdul El-Sayed(D)

Secretary of State

N/RAnthony Forlini(R)
N/RGarlin Gilchrist II(D)

Attorney General

N/RDoug Lloyd(R)
N/REli Savit(D)

Also on your ballot: Governor · U.S. Senate · Secretary of State · Attorney General · Michigan Supreme Court (2 seats) · State Board of Education (2 seats) · U-M Board of Regents (2 seats) · MSU Board of Trustees (2 seats) · Wayne State Board of Governors (2 seats) · Proposal 26-1 · Proposal 26-2 · all district races.

Local races in Central Lake Township (10)

Antrim County Prosecuting Attorney

County · Vote for one. Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028.

N/RWilson Brott(R)Incumbent

Court of Appeals District 4 — Judge of Court of Appeals

Judicial · Vote for up to 3. Incumbent Position.

CMichael J. KellyIncumbent
DAllie Greenleaf MaldonadoIncumbent
DMichelle M. RickIncumbent

13th Circuit Court — Judge of Circuit Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position.

AKevin A. ElsenheimerIncumbent

Charlevoix-Emmet ISD — Board Member

Intermediate School District · Vote for up to 3.

N/RMary Jason
N/RGreg Shooks
N/RShawn R Wonnacott

Village of Central Lake — President

Village · Vote for one.

N/RRobert Tyler

Village of Central Lake — Council Member

Village · Vote for up to 3. 4 Year Term.

N/RKipp DrakeIncumbent
N/RRod Thier
N/RShane TschirhartIncumbent

Village of Central Lake — Council Member

Village · Vote for one. Partial Term Ending 01/01/2029.

N/RDon TyrrellIncumbent

Central Lake Public Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 4. 4 Year Term.

N/RCourtney King
N/RMary Ellen Murphy
N/RTom Persons
N/RPam SingerIncumbent

Ellsworth Community Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 2. 6 Year Term.

N/RTravis Chellis
N/RThomas Strange

Ellsworth Community Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for one. Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028.

N/REmily Busman
N/RSuzanne Olsen

Local proposals & millages (1)

Central Lake Public Schools Sinking Fund Millage Proposal

Sinking Fund Millage0.4766 mills4 years (2027–2030)est. $203,421/yr

YESA YES vote approves a new levy of 0.4766 mills for 4 years — this is a tax increase.

NOA NO vote rejects the new tax; your property tax rate stays where it is.

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?

Voting in Central Lake 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 Central Lake Township polling place and drop boxes at the Michigan Voter Information Center.
Early votingEnded November 1. Vote at your polling place on Election Day.
Absentee ballotsMust reach the Central Lake Township clerk or a drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Don't mail it now. Drop it off.
Not registered?Register and vote the same day at the Central Lake Township clerk's office with proof of residency.
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