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

14 local races (29 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 Sodus 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 Sodus 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 Sodus Township on Election Day?

Polls in Sodus 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 Sodus Township?

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

Absentee ballots must be received by the Sodus 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 Sodus 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 Sodus 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 Sodus Township (14)

Sodus Township Treasurer

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

N/RNancy Hamilton(R)

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

Sodus Township Library Board Director

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

N/RNancy O'Rourke

Benton Harbor Area Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 3. 4 Year Term.

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

Eau Claire Public Schools — Board Member

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

N/RStephanie Daniel
N/RRoshelle Hall
N/RBrittni Harrington-Kidder
N/RSusan Lynn Martinic

Sodus Township School District 5 — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 2. 4 Year Term.

N/RGina Edwards
N/RErica Santiago

Eau Claire Public Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for one. Partial Term Ending 12/31/2030.

N/RNo candidates on ballot

Eau Claire Public Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 2. Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028.

N/RNo candidates on ballot

Local proposals & millages (1)

Sodus Township Proposal Road Millage Renewal

Millage Renewal with Increase2 mills4 years (2027–2030)est. $205,000/yr

Shall the expired previous voted increase in the tax limitations imposed under Article IX, Sec 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Sodus Township, of 2 mills ($2.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value on real and personal property), reduced to 1.9387 mills ($1.9387 per $1,000.00 of taxable value on both real and personal property) by the required millage rollbacks, be renewed at and increased up to the original voted 2.0 mills ($2.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value on real and personal property) and…

YESA YES vote continues the existing levy of 2 mills for 4 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

Voting in Sodus 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 Sodus 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 Sodus 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 Sodus 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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