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What's on the ballot in City of Hillsdale, 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 Hillsdale City sample ballot (4 precincts; some items vary by precinct). 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 Hillsdale City (11)
Hillsdale County Road Commissioner
- N/RGary A. Leininger(R)
- N/RWesley Wickham(R)
Court of Appeals District 1 — Judge of Court of Appeals
- CMariam Saad BazziIncumbent
- BAnica LeticaIncumbent
- AChristopher M. MurrayIncumbent
Court of Appeals District 1 — Judge of Court of Appeals
- CAndrew J. LievenseIncumbent
2nd B District Court — Judge of District Court
- CMegan R.M. StiversonIncumbent
Hillsdale City Mayor
- N/RMatthew H. BentleyIncumbent
- N/RBob Flynn
Ward 3 — Councilperson Ward 3
- N/RMatthew Kniffin
- N/RAmber L. Yoder
Hillsdale Community Schools — Board Member
- N/RKathy Petersen
- N/RRebecca Portteus
- N/RJames Thomas
Hillsdale Community Schools — Board Member
- N/RJeff Kunkel
Ward 2 — Councilperson Ward 2
- N/RCynthia L. Pratt
Ward 1 — Councilperson Ward 1
- N/RConnie Bennett
- N/RJill Hardway
Ward 4 — Councilperson Ward 4
- N/RDavid Hambleton
- N/RSteve McDowellIncumbent
Local proposals & millages (0)
No local proposals on this ballot.
Voting in City of Hillsdale
- 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 City of Hillsdale 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 City of Hillsdale 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 City of Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale County
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