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What's on the ballot in City of Sault Ste Marie, Chippewa 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 Sault Ste Marie City sample ballot (3 precincts). 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
- BJohn James(R)
- FJocelyn Benson(D)
- CMike Duggan(Ind)
Attorney General
- N/RDoug Lloyd(R)
- N/REli Savit(D)
Local races in Sault Ste Marie City (7)
Chippewa County Treasurer
- N/RJenni Pace(R)
Court of Appeals District 4 — Judge of Court of Appeals
- CMichael J. KellyIncumbent
- DAllie Greenleaf MaldonadoIncumbent
- DMichelle M. RickIncumbent
Chippewa County Probate Court — Judge of Probate Court
- BEric G. BlubaughIncumbent
Sault Ste Marie City Mayor
- N/RDon GerrieIncumbent
- N/RSteve HabustaIncumbent
Sault Ste Marie City Commissioner
- N/RRay BauerIncumbent
- N/RScott D. MarbleIncumbent
- N/RNathan Moran
- N/RBrian R. Smith
Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools — Board Member
- N/RKenneth D. Dunton Jr.
- N/REric Galer
- N/RIsis Morgan Fleet
Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools — Board Member
- N/RNo candidates on ballot
Local proposals & millages (1)
Operating Millage Renewal
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
Official ballot language
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
Voting in City of Sault Ste Marie
- 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 Sault Ste Marie 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 Sault Ste Marie 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 Sault Ste Marie clerk's office with proof of residency.
- IDBring a photo ID, or sign an affidavit if you don't have one. Full checklist →
Other communities in Chippewa County
Bay Mills Township · Bruce Township · Chippewa Township · Dafter Township · Detour Township · Drummond Township · Hulbert Township · Kinross Township · Pickford Township · Raber Township · Rudyard Township · Soo Township · Sugar Island Township · Superior Township · Trout Lake Township · Whitefish Township