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What's on the ballot in Fayette Township, Hillsdale 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 Fayette Township sample ballot. Enter your address in the app to see your exact ballot with every candidate graded.

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U.S. House — District 5

State Senate — District 16

State House — District 35

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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 Fayette Township (9)

Hillsdale County Road Commissioner

County · Vote for up to 2.

Court of Appeals District 1 — Judge of Court of Appeals

Judicial · Vote for up to 3. Incumbent Position. 6 Year Term.

Court of Appeals District 1 — Judge of Court of Appeals

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position. Partial Term Ending 01/01/2031.

2nd B District Court — Judge of District Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position.

Hillsdale Community Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 3. 6 Year Term.

Jonesville Community Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 3. 6 Year Term.

North Adams-Jerome Schools — Board Member

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

Hillsdale Community Schools — Board Member

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

North Adams-Jerome Schools — Board Member

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

Local proposals & millages (2)

Referendum on Ordinance No. 2026-02

Ordinance / Referendum

On April 1, 2026, the Fayette Township Board of Trustees adopted Ordinance No. 2026-02, titled “Zoning Administrator.” The Ordinance is to amend Section 18.10.B of the Township Zoning Ordinance to remove the reference to “Legislative Body.” The purpose of this amendment is to allow a Township Board member to also serve as Township Zoning Administrator. The Ordinance also provides for severability, repeal of all prior ordinances in conflict and an effective date. Shall Ordinance No. 2026-02,…

YESA YES vote approves a new levy of the levy described in the ballot language — this is a tax increase.
NOA NO vote rejects the new tax; your property tax rate stays where it is.
Official ballot language

On April 1, 2026, the Fayette Township Board of Trustees adopted Ordinance No. 2026-02, titled “Zoning Administrator.” The Ordinance is to amend Section 18.10.B of the Township Zoning Ordinance to remove the reference to “Legislative Body.” The purpose of this amendment is to allow a Township Board member to also serve as Township Zoning Administrator. The Ordinance also provides for severability, repeal of all prior ordinances in conflict and an effective date. Shall Ordinance No. 2026-02, which amends the Township Zoning Ordinance to allow Township Board members to serve as Township Zoning Administrator be approved?

Jonesville Community Schools Operating Millage Renewal Proposal

Millage Renewal18 mills10 years (2027–2036)

This proposal will allow the school district to continue to levy the statutory rate of not to exceed 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, required for the school district to receive its full revenue per pupil foundation allowance and renews millage that will expire with the 2026 tax levy. Shall the currently authorized millage rate limitation of 19.5507 mills ($19.5507 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) on the amount of taxes which may be…

YESA YES vote continues the existing levy of 18 mills for 10 years — generally no increase over what you pay now.
NOA NO vote lets the current millage expire; the service it funds would need cuts or other revenue.
Official ballot language

This proposal will allow the school district to continue to levy the statutory rate of not to exceed 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, required for the school district to receive its full revenue per pupil foundation allowance and renews millage that will expire with the 2026 tax levy. Shall the currently authorized millage rate limitation of 19.5507 mills ($19.5507 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Jonesville Community Schools, Hillsdale and Jackson Counties, Michigan, be renewed for a period of 10 years, 2027 to 2036, inclusive, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and 18 mills are levied in 2027 is approximately $1,683,375 (this is a renewal of millage that will expire with the 2026 tax levy)?

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