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

5 local races (8 candidates) and 3 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 are the polls open in Rudyard Township?

Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. If you are in line by 8 p.m., you can vote. Early in-person voting ran October 24 – November 1.

Where do I vote in Rudyard Township?

Find your polling place 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 Rudyard Township on Election Day?

Polls in Rudyard 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 Rudyard Township?

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

Absentee ballots must be received by the Rudyard Township clerk (or a clerk drop box) by 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 3, 2026. It is too late to mail it, so drop it off instead.

Michigan › Chippewa County › Rudyard Township › 2026 general election

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Rudyard Township sample ballot, Chippewa County: November 3, 2026

Michigan General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · Polls open 7 a.m.–8 p.m. · Election Day hours and deadlines. Every local race and proposal on the official Rudyard 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 Rudyard Township (5)

Chippewa County Treasurer

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

N/RJenni Pace(R)

Rudyard Township Supervisor

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

N/RJohn D. Krentz(R)Incumbent

Court of Appeals District 4 — Judge of Court of Appeals

Judicial · Vote for up to 3. Incumbent Position.

CMichael J. KellyIncumbent
DAllie Greenleaf MaldonadoIncumbent
DMichelle M. RickIncumbent

Chippewa County Probate Court — Judge of Probate Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position.

BEric G. BlubaughIncumbent

Rudyard Area Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 2.

N/RDoug Besteman
N/RMarv LaLone

Local proposals & millages (3)

Operating Millage Renewal

Millage Renewal8 mills4 years

Shall a renewal of separate tax limitations be established for a period of 4 years (2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030 inclusive) for the County of Chippewa and the Townships and Intermediate School District within the County, the aggregate of which shall not exceed 8 mills as follows: Mills County of Chippewa 6.15 Townships 1.65 Intermediate School District .20 TOTAL 8.00

YESA YES vote continues the existing levy of 8 mills for 4 years — generally no increase over what you pay now.

NOA NO vote lets the current millage expire; the service it funds would need cuts or other revenue.

Official ballot language

Millage Proposition for Maintenance, Improvement, Upgrading and Other Road Related Expenses

Millage Renewal with Increase2 mills4 years (2027–2030)est. $126,844/yr

YESA YES vote renews the levy at up to 2 mills for 4 years. The ballot language also restores or raises the rate, so you may pay more than you do now; the official language gives the exact amount.

NOA NO vote rejects the renewal and any increase. A current levy, if there is one, continues only until its scheduled expiration.

Official ballot language

Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Rudyard Township, Chippewa County, Michigan, of 2.0 mills ($2.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value), reduced to 1.9874 mills ($ 1.9874 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) by the required millage rollbacks, be renewed at the original voted 2.0 mills ($2.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) and levied for four (4) years, 2027 through 2030 inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds to be used by the Township for road improvement, maintenance and upgrading, and other road related expenses within said Township and shall said Township levy such renewal millage, or any portion thereof, for such purposes, which millage if fully levied, will raise in the first year of said levy an estimated $126,844.00?

Renewal Millage Proposition for Road Black Topping

Millage Renewal with Increase1 mills4 years (2027–2030)est. $63,422/yr

YESA YES vote renews the levy at up to 1 mill for 4 years. The ballot language also restores or raises the rate, so you may pay more than you do now; the official language gives the exact amount.

NOA NO vote rejects the renewal and any increase. A current levy, if there is one, continues only until its scheduled expiration.

Official ballot language

Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Rudyard Township, Chippewa County, Michigan, of 1.0 mills ($1.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value), reduced to .9937 mills ($ .9937 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) by the required millage rollbacks, be renewed at the original voted 1.0 mills ($1.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable) and levied for four (4) years, 2027 through 2030 inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds to be used by the Township for road black topping and other expenses related to road black topping within said Township and shall said Township levy such renewal millage, or any portion thereof, for such purposes, which millage if fully levied, will raise in the first year of said levy an estimated $63,422.00?

Voting in Rudyard 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 Rudyard Township polling place and drop boxes at the Michigan Voter Information Center.
Early votingEnded November 1. Vote at your polling place on Election Day.
Absentee ballotsMust reach the Rudyard Township clerk or a drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Don't mail it now. Drop it off.
Not registered?Register and vote the same day at the Rudyard Township clerk's office with proof of residency.
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