What is on the ballot in City of Benton Harbor, Michigan on November 3, 2026?

8 local races (19 candidates) and 2 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 Harbor City?

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 Harbor City?

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 City of Benton Harbor on Election Day?

Polls in City of Benton Harbor 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 City of Benton Harbor?

Yes. Michigan allows same-day registration: go to the City of Benton Harbor 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 City of Benton Harbor?

Absentee ballots must be received by the City of Benton Harbor 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 City of Benton Harbor, 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 Harbor City sample ballot (4 precincts). 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 Harbor City (8)

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

Local proposals & millages (2)

A Proposal to Amend the Benton Harbor City Charter to Establish a Benton Harbor Health Equality Committee and Require a Healthcare Action Plan

Charter Amendment

A proposal to amend the Benton Harbor City Charter to establish a Benton Harbor Health Equality Committee appointed by the City Commission to address health care affordability and access. The Committee would gather public testimony from the community; analyze data; review how federal, state, and local policies have affected healthcare affordability and access; and produce a biennial Healthcare Action Plan. The Healthcare Action Plan would evaluate changes in health insurance and benefit…

YESA YES vote adopts the change described in the ballot language.

NOA NO vote keeps the current rules in place.

Official ballot language

Dial-A-Ride (Tcata) Twin Cities Area Transit Authority Millage Renewal

Millage Renewal1.1568 mills20 years (2028–2047)est. $225,137/yr

Shall the City of Benton Harbor renew a levy of 1.1568 mills on all real and tangible personal property in the City of Benton Harbor for the exclusive purpose of financing the contractual obligation created by the contract between the City of Benton Harbor and Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority (Dial-a-Ride) for a period of twenty (20) years, 2028 through 2047. The estimated revenue collected in the first year is approximately $225,137

YESA YES vote continues the existing levy of 1.1568 mills for 20 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

Voting in City of Benton Harbor

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 City of Benton Harbor 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 City of Benton Harbor 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 City of Benton Harbor clerk's office with proof of residency.
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