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

10 local races (24 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 Bridgman 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 Bridgman 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 Bridgman on Election Day?

Polls in City of Bridgman 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 Bridgman?

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

Absentee ballots must be received by the City of Bridgman 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 Bridgman, 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 Bridgman City 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 Bridgman City (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

Bridgman City Councl Member

City · Vote for up to 4.

N/RT.J. Davis
N/RPam HahajIncumbent
N/RCheri Heward
N/RGene Schoon
N/RStacy Stine

Bridgman City Library Board Director

City · Vote for up to 2.

N/RPeg Kohring Cichon
N/RCheryl Stacey

Bridgman Public Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 3. 6 Year Term.

N/RNancy Hawley
N/RMaricar Shonk
N/RSam StineIncumbent

Local proposals & millages (2)

Library Millage Renewal

Millage Renewal with Increase1 mills5 years (2028–2032)

YESA YES vote continues the existing levy of 1 mill for 5 years — generally no increase over what you pay now, plus the restored or added amount described.

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

Official ballot language

In support of the continued operation of the Bridgman City Library, shall the limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be assessed against the taxable valuation of all real and personal property in the City of Bridgman liable for taxation be set at one (1) mill ($1.00 per each $1,000 of taxable valuation), which includes a renewal of .9419 mills ($0.9419 per each $1,000 of taxable valuation) plus an increase of .0581 mills ($.0581 per each $1,000 of taxable valuation). The authorization to renew the levy of said millage shall be for a period of five (5) years, being the years 2028 through 2032. It is estimated that the amount of revenue to be generated from the total millage in the first year of levy (2028) will be approximately $155,562.31.

Bridgman Public Library Millage Proposal- Headlee Override

Millage Restoration (Headlee Override)1 millsPermanent

YESA YES vote raises the levy back to the originally authorized 1 mill, overriding the Headlee Amendment rollback — this is a tax increase over the current rate.

NOA NO vote keeps the current, rolled-back rate in place.

Official ballot language

In support of the continued operation of the Bridgman Public Library, shall the limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be assessed against the taxable valuation of all real and personal property in the City of Bridgman liable for taxation be set at one (1) mill ($1.00 per each $1,000 of taxable valuation), which includes a current Charter millage for the Bridgman Public Library of .6919 mills ($0.6919 per each $1,000 of taxable valuation) plus an increase of .3081 mills ($.3081 per each $1,000 of taxable valuation) to override the Headlee reductions to the current Library Millage and bring the total amount of the Library Millage to one (1) mill? The authorization for the additional proposed Library Millage is of a perpetual duration and would raise approximately $48,887.32 in the first year of levy (2027).

Voting in City of Bridgman

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 Bridgman 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 Bridgman 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 Bridgman 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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