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

19 local races (50 candidates) and 0 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 Battle Creek 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 Battle Creek 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 Battle Creek on Election Day?

Polls in City of Battle Creek 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 Battle Creek?

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

Absentee ballots must be received by the City of Battle Creek 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 Battle Creek, Calhoun 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 Battle Creek City sample ballot (13 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 Battle Creek City (19)

Calhoun County Treasurer

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

N/RNat Spurr(D)
N/RMelinda S. Weaver(R)Incumbent

Court of Appeals District 3 — Judge of Court of Appeals

Judicial · Vote for up to 2. Incumbent Position.

AMark T. BoonstraIncumbent
FDaniel S. KorobkinIncumbent

37th Circuit Court — Judge of Circuit Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position.

CSarah S. LincolnIncumbent

10th District Court — Judge of District Court

Judicial · Vote for up to 2. Incumbent Position.

BPaul K. BeardsleeIncumbent
CMichelle L. RichardsonIncumbent

Kellogg Community College — Board of Trustees Member

Community College · Vote for up to 3.

N/RDarin AldrichIncumbent
N/RPatrick A. O'DonnellIncumbent
N/RCarla ReynoldsIncumbent

Battle Creek City Mayor

City · Vote for one.

N/RMark A. BehnkeIncumbent
N/RLynn Ward Gray
N/RTino W. Smith

Battle Creek City Commissioner at Large

City · Vote for up to 3.

N/RJackson D. Bredehoft
N/RCarole L. Davenport
N/RJoe Harris
N/RBoonikka M. Herring
N/RPaige Katsarsky-SmithIncumbent
N/RConnie Lowe Fullerton
N/RAutumn Smith
N/RSherry L. SofiaIncumbent

Ward 1 — Commissioner

City · Vote for one. · Appears on ballots in 2 of 13 precincts in Battle Creek City — check your official sample ballot.

N/RJessica LaCosseIncumbent

Battle Creek Public Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 2. · Appears on ballots in 9 of 13 precincts in Battle Creek City — check your official sample ballot.

N/RCharlie Fulbright
N/RNathan Grajek
N/RShalana R. Thompson
N/RRobert L. WalkerIncumbent

Lakeview School District — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 3. 6 Year Term. · Appears on ballots in 7 of 13 precincts in Battle Creek City — check your official sample ballot.

N/RAisha Coulson-Walters
N/RMelissa Metzger

Battle Creek Public Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 2. Partial Term Ending 12/31/2030. · Appears on ballots in 9 of 13 precincts in Battle Creek City — check your official sample ballot.

N/RFelicia D. Hayden
N/RKate Flores

Ward 3 — Commissioner

City · Vote for one. · Appears on ballots in 3 of 13 precincts in Battle Creek City — check your official sample ballot.

N/RPatrick A. O'DonnellIncumbent

Ward 2 — Commissioner

City · Vote for one. · Appears on ballots in 2 of 13 precincts in Battle Creek City — check your official sample ballot.

N/RRochelle R. Hatcher
N/RLeRoy Smith

Pennfield School District — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 3. 6 Year Term. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 13 precincts in Battle Creek City — check your official sample ballot.

N/RMichelle Bickman
N/RAustin Brown
N/RSarah Marie Jones
N/RTimothy Wood

Ward 4 — Commissioner

City · Vote for one. · Appears on ballots in 3 of 13 precincts in Battle Creek City — check your official sample ballot.

N/RChristopher C. SimmonsIncumbent

Ward 5 — Commissioner

City · Vote for one. · Appears on ballots in 3 of 13 precincts in Battle Creek City — check your official sample ballot.

N/RJim LanceIncumbent

Harper Creek Community Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 2. 6 Year Term. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 13 precincts in Battle Creek City — check your official sample ballot.

N/RBeau G. Bess
N/RBarry J. Smith

Kalamazoo Valley Community College — Board of Trustees Member

Community College · Vote for up to 2. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 13 precincts in Battle Creek City — check your official sample ballot.

N/RPaul FoustIncumbent
N/RMary T Gustas
N/RLucinda M Stinson

Climax-Scotts Community Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 3. 4 Year Term. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 13 precincts in Battle Creek City — check your official sample ballot.

N/RDominic Bushouse
N/RAmanda Eyre
N/RKevin W Langs
N/RGarrett Meade
N/RTiffanie Myers
N/RTerri VandeGiessen

Local proposals & millages (0)

No local proposals on this ballot.

Voting in City of Battle Creek

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 Battle Creek 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 Battle Creek 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 Battle Creek clerk's office with proof of residency.
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