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

10 local races (15 candidates) and 0 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 Thornapple 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 Thornapple 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 Thornapple Township on Election Day?

Polls in Thornapple 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 Thornapple Township?

Yes. Michigan allows same-day registration: go to the Thornapple 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 Thornapple Township?

Absentee ballots must be received by the Thornapple 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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Thornapple Township sample ballot, Barry 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 Thornapple Township sample ballot (3 precincts; some items vary by precinct). 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 Thornapple Township (10)

Thornapple Township Clerk

Township · Vote for one. Partial Term Ending 12/01/2028.

N/RKathy Lynn Medenblik(R)Incumbent

Court of Appeals District 3 — Judge of Court of Appeals

Judicial · Vote for up to 2. Incumbent Position.

AMark T. BoonstraIncumbent
FDaniel S. KorobkinIncumbent

5th Circuit Court — Judge of Circuit Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position.

DVicky L. AlspaughIncumbent

Grand Rapids Community College — Board of Trustees Member

Community College · Vote for up to 2. 6 Year Term.

N/RJamie Gordon
N/RBrandy Lovelady Mitchell
N/RTim Russ

Grand Rapids Community College — Board of Trustees Member

Community College · Vote for one. Partial Term Ending 12/31/2030.

N/RAdriana Almanza

Caledonia Community Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 2. · Appears on ballots in 2 of 3 precincts in Thornapple Township — check your official sample ballot.

N/RJosh Carrasquillo

Thornapple-Kellogg Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 3.

N/RKate Bynski
N/RJim FlikkemaIncumbent
N/RMark PriceIncumbent

Village of Middleville — President

Village · Vote for one. · Appears on ballots in 2 of 3 precincts in Thornapple Township — check your official sample ballot.

N/RKevin R. SmithIncumbent

Village of Middleville — Trustee

Village · Vote for up to 3. 4 Year Term. · Appears on ballots in 2 of 3 precincts in Thornapple Township — check your official sample ballot.

N/RSandra Wake

Village of Middleville — Trustee

Village · Vote for one. Partial Term Ending 12/01/2028. · Appears on ballots in 2 of 3 precincts in Thornapple Township — check your official sample ballot.

N/RSusan Shannon

Local proposals & millages (0)

No local proposals on this ballot.

Voting in Thornapple 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 Thornapple 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 Thornapple 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 Thornapple Township clerk's office with proof of residency.
IDBring a photo ID, or sign an affidavit if you don't have one. Full checklist →

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