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

11 local races (27 candidates) and 0 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 Elba 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 Elba 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 Elba Township on Election Day?

Polls in Elba 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 Elba Township?

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

Absentee ballots must be received by the Elba 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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Elba Township sample ballot, Gratiot 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 Elba Township (11)

Gratiot County Road Commissioner

County · Vote for one.

N/RJennifer Lobdell(D)
N/RAaron L. VanHorn SR.(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

29th Circuit Court — Judge of Circuit Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position.

CShannon L.W. SchlegelIncumbent

65th B District Court — Judge of District Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Non-Incumbent Position.

N/RLaura M. Bever

Village of Ashley — President

Village · Vote for one.

N/RRobert Studt

Village of Ashley — Trustee

Village · Vote for up to 3. 4 Year Term.

N/RKatelyn Emmendorfer
N/RDavid M. Kimball
N/RAnn PaksiIncumbent
N/RFrederick Peabody
N/RMichael Turner

Village of Ashley — Trustee

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

N/RMarcie Thompson

Ashley Community Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 3. 4 Year Term.

N/RAnmarie E. Bradley
N/RSteve Hardman
N/RShelly Oswald

Ithaca Public Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 4. 4 Year Term.

N/RJoseph Bowen
N/RRyan J. Longanbach
N/RJared W. Merchant
N/RBrian Mikesell
N/RKimberly Moon
N/REmily Rayburn

Ovid-Elsie Area Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 2.

N/RDoug Meisel
N/RJoshua D. Miller
N/RMary Thompson

Ashley Community Schools — Board Member

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

N/RNo candidates on ballot

Local proposals & millages (0)

No local proposals on this ballot.

Voting in Elba 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 Elba 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 Elba 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 Elba 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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