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

10 local races (27 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 California 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 California 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 California Township on Election Day?

Polls in California 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 California Township?

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

Absentee ballots must be received by the California 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 California Township, Branch 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 California 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 California Township (10)

Branch County Prosecuting Attorney

County · Vote for one. Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028.

N/RTerri A. Norris(R)

Court of Appeals District 1 — Judge of Court of Appeals

Judicial · Vote for up to 3. Incumbent Position. 6 Year Term.

CMariam Saad BazziIncumbent
BAnica LeticaIncumbent
AChristopher M. MurrayIncumbent

Court of Appeals District 1 — Judge of Court of Appeals

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position. Partial Term Ending 01/01/2031.

CAndrew J. LievenseIncumbent

15th Circuit Court — Judge of Circuit Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position.

DZachary William StempienIncumbent

3rd a District Court — Judge of District Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position.

BBrent R. WeigleIncumbent

Camden-Frontier School — Board Member

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

N/RNykol Byrd
N/RChristina Harvey-Sanders
N/RLance Lashaway
N/REmily Morrison
N/RPaul Vincent

Coldwater Community Schools — Board Member

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

N/RShawn Caldwell
N/RClair Dean
N/RHeather M. Harvey
N/RNick Kanouse
N/RRonald N. Lanford
N/RJoel Niedzwiecki
N/RApril D. Rose
N/RMaryAnn Schorfhaar
N/RJohn Towers

Quincy Community Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 3.

N/RThomas Madden
N/RTimothy Miller
N/RBrian Preston

Reading Community Schools — Board Member

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

N/RJustine K. Galloway
N/RRon Grossheim

Reading Community Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for one. Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028.

N/RBrooke Lewis-Stiverson

Local proposals & millages (1)

Camden-Frontier School Sinking Fund Millage Proposal

Sinking Fund Millage3 mills6 years (2027–2032)est. $609,030/yr

YESA YES vote approves a new levy of 3 mills for 6 years — this is a tax increase.

NOA NO vote rejects the new tax; your property tax rate stays where it is.

Official ballot language

This proposal will allow the school district to replace the building and site sinking fund millage previously approved by the electors. Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Camden-Frontier School, Hillsdale and Branch Counties, Michigan, be increased by and the board of education be authorized to levy not to exceed 3 mills ($3.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 6 years, 2027 to 2032, inclusive, to replace the previously approved sinking fund millage with a sinking fund millage for the construction or repair of school buildings; for school security improvements; for the acquisition or upgrading of technology; for the acquisition of student transportation vehicles; for the acquisition of parts, supplies, and equipment used for the maintenance of student transportation vehicles; for the acquisition of eligible trucks and vans used to carry parts, equipment, and personnel for or in the maintenance of school buildings; for the acquisition of parts, supplies, and equipment used to maintain such trucks and vans; 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 2027 is approximately $609,030 (this is a replacement of millage that will expire with the 2026 tax levy)?

Voting in California 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 California 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 California 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 California 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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