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

9 local races (21 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 Porter 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 Porter 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 Porter Township on Election Day?

Polls in Porter 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 Porter Township?

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

Absentee ballots must be received by the Porter 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 Porter Township, Cass 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 Porter Township sample ballot (2 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 Porter Township (9)

Court of Appeals District 3 — Judge of Court of Appeals

Judicial · Vote for up to 2. Incumbent Position.

AMark T. BoonstraIncumbent
FDaniel S. KorobkinIncumbent

4th District Court — Judge of District Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position.

CStacey A. RentfrowIncumbent

Southwestern Michigan College — Board of Trustees Member

Community College · Vote for up to 3.

N/RTracy HertselIncumbent
N/RTom JerdonIncumbent
N/RBecky MooreIncumbent

Cassopolis Public Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 4. 4 Year Term. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 2 precincts in Porter Township — check your official sample ballot.

N/RHeather Hass Beaudoin
N/RJesse P. Bement
N/RTeresa Dahlgren
N/RDeborah Deubner

Constantine Public Schools — Board Member

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

N/RJody Alger
N/RMike Hoss
N/RAshley Magnus

Three Rivers Community Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 3. 4 Year Term. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 2 precincts in Porter Township — check your official sample ballot.

N/RLinda Baker
N/RRoss Daniels
N/RErin Nowak

White Pigeon Community Schools — Board Member

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

N/RNicole Hagenbuch
N/RAndrew Morris
N/RStacy Rodefer

Three Rivers Community Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for one. Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 2 precincts in Porter Township — check your official sample ballot.

N/RElizabeth B. Ogreen

White Pigeon Community Schools — Board Member

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

N/RDaniel L. Cropsey

Local proposals & millages (1)

White Pigeon Community Schools Sinking Fund Millage Replacement Proposal

Sinking Fund Millage3 mills5 years (2027–2031)est. $1,808,420/yr

YESA YES vote approves a new levy of 3 mills for 5 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 White Pigeon Community Schools, St. Joseph and Cass 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 5 years, 2027 to 2031, inclusive, to replace the previously approved sinking fund millage with a sinking fund millage for the purchase of real estate for sites for, and 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 for 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 $1,808,420 (this is a replacement of millage that expires with the 2026 tax levy)?

Voting in Porter 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 Porter 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 Porter 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 Porter 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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