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

10 local races (24 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 is early voting in Benton Charter Township?

Early in-person voting in Michigan runs October 24 – November 1, 2026; hours and locations are set by your city or township clerk.

Where do I vote in Benton Charter Township?

Find your polling place, early-voting site 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 Benton Charter Township on Election Day?

Polls in Benton Charter 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 Benton Charter Township?

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

Absentee ballots must be received by the Benton Charter Township clerk (or a clerk drop box) by 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 3, 2026. Mailing after October 27 is risky — drop it off instead.

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What's on the ballot in Benton Charter Township, Berrien 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 Benton Charter Township sample ballot (6 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 Benton Charter Township (10)

Court of Appeals District 3 — Judge of Court of Appeals

Judicial · Vote for up to 2. Incumbent Position.

AMark T. BoonstraIncumbent
FDaniel S. KorobkinIncumbent

2nd Circuit Court — Judge of Circuit Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position.

BJennifer L. Smith-DenDoovenIncumbent

Berrien County Probate Court — Judge of Probate Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position.

BMabel Johnson MayfieldIncumbent

5th District Court — Judge of District Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position. 6 Year Term.

BGordon Gary HosbeinIncumbent

5th District Court — Judge of District Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Non-Incumbent Position. 6 Year Term.

N/RJennifer E. Fields
N/RMyrene Kay Koch

Lake Michigan College — Board Member

Community College · Vote for up to 3. 6 Year Term.

N/RVicki BurghdoffIncumbent
N/RBrian Edlefson
N/RJulia Gourley Donohue
N/RDebra JohnsonIncumbent
N/RCynthia Miller
N/RMary Jo TomasiniIncumbent

Lake Michigan College — Board Member

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

N/RAlloyd Blackmon

Benton Harbor Area Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 3.

N/RRoosevelt Bell
N/RJosef Bullocks
N/RAngela Doyle
N/RElnora Gavin
N/RDashuna Robinson

Coloma Community Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 2. 6 Year Term. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 6 precincts in Benton Charter Township — check your official sample ballot.

N/RDevyn Hanko
N/RMatthew Nicholls
N/RJon Smith

Coloma Community Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 2. 4 Year Term. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 6 precincts in Benton Charter Township — check your official sample ballot.

N/RSteven S. Groendyk
N/RDoug Kraemer

Local proposals & millages (1)

Coloma Community Schools Sinking Fund Millage Renewal Proposal

Millage Renewal1.1825 mills10 years (2028–2037)est. $658,517/yr

YESA YES vote continues the existing levy of 1.1825 mills for 10 years — generally no increase over what you pay now.

NOA NO vote lets the current millage expire; the service it funds would need cuts or other revenue.

Official ballot language

This proposal will allow the school district to continue to levy the building and site sinking fund millage that expires with the 2027 tax levy. Shall the currently authorized millage rate of 1.1825 mills ($1.1825 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) which may be assessed against all property in Coloma Community Schools, Berrien and Van Buren Counties, Michigan, be renewed for a period of 10 years, 2028 to 2037, inclusive, to continue to provide for 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; 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 2028 is approximately $658,517 (this is a renewal of millage that will expire with the 2027 tax levy)?

Appears on ballots in 1 of 6 precincts in Benton Charter Township — check your official sample ballot.

Voting in Benton Charter 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 Benton Charter 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 Benton Charter 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 Benton Charter 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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