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

5 local races (11 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 are the polls open in Wakefield 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield Township on Election Day?

Polls in Wakefield 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 Wakefield Township?

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

Absentee ballots must be received by the Wakefield 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.

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Wakefield Township sample ballot, Gogebic County: November 3, 2026

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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 Wakefield Township (5)

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

32nd Circuit Court — Judge of Circuit Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position.

BMichael K. PopeIncumbent

Gogebic Community College — Board of Trustees Member

Community College · Vote for up to 2.

N/RMolly Hagstrom-Gardner
N/RJerry Sedgewick

Gogebic-Ontonagon ISD — Board Member

Intermediate School District · Vote for up to 2.

N/RBill Steiger
N/RCarol A. Yakovich

Wakefield-Marenisco Public Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 4.

N/RRenaldo Boetto
N/RCory Halberg
N/RChris Lake

Local proposals & millages (1)

Operations Renewal Millage

Millage Renewal with Increase3 mills4 yearsest. $157,459/yr

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…

YESA YES vote renews the levy at up to 3 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

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 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 Wakefield 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 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 →

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Other communities in Gogebic County

City of Bessemer · Bessemer Township · Erwin Township · City of Ironwood · Ironwood Township · Marenisco Township · City of Wakefield · Watersmeet Township