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

11 local races (25 candidates) and 2 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 is early voting in Meridian Township?

Early in-person voting in Michigan runs October 24 – November 1, 2026; hours and locations are set by your city or township clerk.

Where do I vote in Meridian Township?

Find your polling place, early-voting site 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 Meridian Township on Election Day?

Polls in Meridian 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 Meridian Township?

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

Absentee ballots must be received by the Meridian Township clerk (or a clerk drop box) by 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 3, 2026. Mailing after October 27 is risky — drop it off instead.

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What's on the ballot in Meridian Township, Ingham 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 Meridian Township sample ballot (14 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

This community is split between districts — your address determines which appear on your ballot.

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 Meridian Township (11)

Meridian Township Treasurer

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

N/RLinda Burghardt(D)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

30th Circuit Court — Judge of Circuit Court

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

DRosemarie Elizabeth AquilinaIncumbent
DCarol N. KoenigIncumbent
DWanda M. StokesIncumbent

30th Circuit Court — Judge of Circuit Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position. Partial Term Ending 01/01/2029.

DPatricia TremblayIncumbent

Ingham County Probate Court — Judge of Probate Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position.

BRichard J. GarciaIncumbent

55th District Court — Judge of District Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position.

DRichard L. HillmanIncumbent

Lansing Community College — Board of Trustees Member

Community College · Vote for up to 2.

N/RHope M. Lovell
N/RDominica Palacio
N/RLaShunda Thomas

East Lansing Public Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 4. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 14 precincts in Meridian Township — check your official sample ballot.

N/RTali Faris-Hylen
N/RDelia Fernandez-Jones
N/RAbbie Tykocki

Okemos Public Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 3. 4 Year Term. · Appears on ballots in 10 of 14 precincts in Meridian Township — check your official sample ballot.

N/RTom Buffett
N/RCorinne Dyksen
N/RJon Sheets

Haslett Public Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 2. · Appears on ballots in 3 of 14 precincts in Meridian Township — check your official sample ballot.

N/RGreg Bird
N/RTracy Collins

Williamston Community Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 3. 6 Year Term. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 14 precincts in Meridian Township — check your official sample ballot.

N/RJennifer Barnstable
N/RDavid Indish
N/RSteven J. Panganis
N/RChristopher B. Stokdyk

Local proposals & millages (2)

Charter Township of Meridian Park Millage Renewal

Millage Renewal with Increase0.667 mills2026–2035est. $1,614,000/yr

Renews the 0.6503-mill parks millage for 10 years (~$1.6M/year). No rate increase.

YESA YES vote continues the existing levy of 0.667 mills for 2026–2035 — generally no increase over what you pay now, plus the restored or added amount described.

NOA NO vote lets the current millage expire; the service it funds would need cuts or other revenue.

Official ballot language

Shall the previously authorized millage to fund park development, maintenance and operations, established at 0.667 mill ($0.667 per $1,000 of taxable value) in the Charter Township of Meridian and reduced to 0.6503 mill by the required millage rollbacks, be renewed at a rate of 0.6503 mill, and levied for an additional ten (10) years, 2026 through 2035 inclusive, raising an estimated $1,614,000 in 2026 of which a portion will be disbursed to other local units as provided by law?

Charter Township of Meridian Police and Fire Protection Millage Renewal

Millage Renewal with Increase1.483 mills2027–2036

Renews the 1.4563-mill police and fire millage for 10 years (~$3.7M in 2027). No rate increase.

YESA YES vote continues the existing levy of 1.483 mills for 2027–2036 — generally no increase over what you pay now, plus the restored or added amount described.

NOA NO vote lets the current millage expire; the service it funds would need cuts or other revenue.

Official ballot language

Shall the millage previously authorized in 2017 to provide police and fire protection, established at 1.4830 mills ($1.483 per $1,000 of your taxable personal and real property) in the Charter Township of Meridian and reduced to 1.4563 mills by the required millage rollbacks, be renewed at a rate of 1.4563 mills, and levied for an additional ten (10) years, 2027 through 2036 inclusive, raising approximately $3,705,000 in 2027 of which a portion will be disbursed to other local units as required by law?

Voting in Meridian 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 Meridian 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 Meridian 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 Meridian Township clerk's office with proof of residency.
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