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

14 local races (34 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 Bedford 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 Bedford 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 Bedford Township on Election Day?

Polls in Bedford 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 Bedford Township?

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

Absentee ballots must be received by the Bedford 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 Bedford Township, 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 Bedford Township sample ballot (3 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 Bedford Township (14)

Calhoun County Treasurer

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

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

Bedford Township Supervisor

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

N/RRande Johnson(D)
N/RBrian A. Mohlman(R)

Bedford Township Trustee

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

N/RPeter VanGoethem(D)
N/RScott Blanchard(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. · Appears on ballots in 2 of 3 precincts in Bedford Township — check your official sample ballot.

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

Battle Creek Public Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 2. · Appears on ballots in 2 of 3 precincts in Bedford Township — check your official sample ballot.

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

Battle Creek Public Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 2. Partial Term Ending 12/31/2030. · Appears on ballots in 2 of 3 precincts in Bedford Township — check your official sample ballot.

N/RFelicia D. Hayden
N/RKate Flores

Pennfield School District — Board Member

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

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

Kalamazoo Valley Community College — Board of Trustees Member

Community College · Vote for up to 2. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 3 precincts in Bedford Township — check your official sample ballot.

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

Gull Lake Community Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 2. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 3 precincts in Bedford Township — check your official sample ballot.

N/RMelissa Gensic
N/RCarole McFee Mendez

Hastings Area Schools — Board Member

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

N/RKevin Dickinson
N/RLuke Haywood
N/RNick Marlatt
N/RDarrell Slaughter

Hastings Area Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for one. Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 3 precincts in Bedford Township — check your official sample ballot.

N/RBradley Tolles

Local proposals & millages (1)

Hastings Area School System Bond Proposal

Bond Proposal1 mills$24.8 million

YESA YES vote authorizes the sale of $24.8 million in bonds, repaid through a property tax levy over the life of the bonds.

NOA NO vote rejects the borrowing — no bonds are issued and no new debt levy is added.

Official ballot language

Shall Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Twenty-Four Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($24,800,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, in one or more series, for the purpose of: partially remodeling, furnishing and refurnishing, and equipping and re-equipping school buildings, including remodeling and equipping secure entrance vestibules, installing security window film, and updating academic spaces and career technical education environments; acquiring and installing instructional technology and instructional technology equipment; purchasing school buses; and preparing, developing, equipping, and improving athletic facilities and sites? The following is for informational purposes only: The estimated millage that will be levied for the proposed bonds in 2027 is 1 mill ($1.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation), for a -0- mill net increase over the prior year’s levy. The estimated simple average annual millage anticipated to be required to retire this bond debt is 2.14 mills ($2.14 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation). The maximum number of years the bonds of any series may be outstanding, exclusive of any refunding, is fourteen (14) years. (Pursuant to State law, expenditure of bond proceeds must be audited and the proceeds cannot be used for repair or maintenance costs, teacher, administrator or employee salaries, or other operating expenses.)

Appears on ballots in 1 of 3 precincts in Bedford Township — check your official sample ballot.

Voting in Bedford 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 Bedford 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 Bedford 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 Bedford 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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