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What's on the ballot in Wakefield Township, Gogebic 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 Wakefield 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
- BJohn James(R)
- FJocelyn Benson(D)
- CMike Duggan(Ind)
Attorney General
- N/RDoug Lloyd(R)
- N/REli Savit(D)
Local races in Wakefield Township (5)
Court of Appeals District 4 — Judge of Court of Appeals
- CMichael J. KellyIncumbent
- DAllie Greenleaf MaldonadoIncumbent
- DMichelle M. RickIncumbent
32nd Circuit Court — Judge of Circuit Court
- BMichael K. PopeIncumbent
Gogebic Community College — Board of Trustees Member
- N/RMolly Hagstrom-Gardner
- N/RJerry Sedgewick
Gogebic-Ontonagon ISD — Board Member
- N/RBill Steiger
- N/RCarol A. Yakovich
Wakefield-Marenisco Public Schools — Board Member
- N/RRenaldo Boetto
- N/RCory Halberg
- N/RChris Lake
Local proposals & millages (1)
Operations Renewal Millage
Shall the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within the Township of Wakefield be increased at 3 mills ($3 per $1,000 of taxable value), subject to any applicable Headlee rollback under Article IX, Section 31 of the Michigan Constitution, and levied for four years 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030, for general Township operating purposes, thereby raising an estimated $157,459.77 in the first year the millage is levied, this being…
Official ballot language
Shall the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within the Township of Wakefield be increased at 3 mills ($3 per $1,000 of taxable value), subject to any applicable Headlee rollback under Article IX, Section 31 of the Michigan Constitution, and levied for four years 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030, for general Township operating purposes, thereby raising an estimated $157,459.77 in the first year the millage is levied, this being a renewal of the three mills which will expire with the 2026 tax levy.
Voting in Wakefield 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield Township 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 Gogebic County
City of Bessemer · Bessemer Township · Erwin Township · City of Ironwood · Ironwood Township · Marenisco Township · City of Wakefield · Watersmeet Township