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

8 local races (16 candidates) and 2 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln Township on Election Day?

Polls in Lincoln 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 Lincoln Township?

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

Absentee ballots must be received by the Lincoln 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 Lincoln Township, Clare 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln Township (8)

Clare County Road Commissioner

County · Vote for one.

N/RPatrick Adams(D)
N/RStacy S. Stocking(R)

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

55th Circuit Court — Judge of Circuit Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position.

DTara S. HoveyIncumbent

80th District Court — Judge of District Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position.

CJoshua M. FarrellIncumbent

Mid Michigan College — Board of Trustees Member

Community College · Vote for up to 2. 6 Year Term.

N/RMark W Jannott
N/RTeola Lutsker
N/RDarren MurrayIncumbent
N/RTimothy S Odykirk
N/RSteven T Wiesner

Mid Michigan College — Board of Trustees Member

Community College · Vote for one. Partial Term Ending 12/31/2030.

N/RM Onita Oles

Farwell Area Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 2. 6 Year Term.

N/RKrista Tacey-Cater
N/RNathan YarhouseIncumbent

Farwell Area Schools — Board Member

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

N/RJohn PakledinazIncumbent

Local proposals & millages (2)

Lincoln Township Fire and Rescue Millage Renewal Proposal

Millage Renewal with Increase0.35 mills5 years (2026–2030)est. $46,604/yr

Shall Lincoln Township impose an increase of up to .35 mills ($0.35 per $1000 of taxable value), in the tax limitation imposed under article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution and levy it for 5 years, 2026 through 2030 inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds for the operation, maintenance, equipment, apparatus, training and capital improvements of the Lincoln Township Fire department, raising an estimated $46,604.91 in the first year. Should this millage increase be approved?

YESA YES vote continues the existing levy of 0.35 mills for 5 years — generally no increase over what you pay now, plus the restored or added amount described.

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

Official ballot language

Mid Michigan College Charter Millage Proposal

Millage Restoration (Headlee Override)0.2929 millsPermanentest. $1,307,848/yr

Permanently restores 0.2929 mill of Mid Michigan College's Headlee-reduced charter millage (~$1.3M in 2027).

Cost to you: About $29/year per $100,000 of taxable value — permanent.

YESA YES vote raises the levy back to the originally authorized 0.2929 mills, overriding the Headlee Amendment rollback — this is a tax increase over the current rate.

NOA NO vote keeps the current, rolled-back rate in place.

Official ballot language

This proposal would restore Mid Michigan College's original millage, which has been reduced by the Headlee Amendment, and allow the college to levy on all taxable property the millage previously approved by the voters of the community college district. Shall the limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be assessed against all taxable property within the community college district of Mid Michigan College, Michigan, be increased by 0.2929 mill ($0.2929 on each $1,000 of taxable value) in perpetuity to provide funds for all authorized charter millage purposes specified within the power of the college’s board of trustees; the estimate of the revenue the college will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2027 is approximately $1,307,848 from the local taxes authorized in this proposal?

Voting in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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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