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

13 local races (30 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 is early voting in Lyons 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 Lyons 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 Lyons Township on Election Day?

Polls in Lyons 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 Lyons Township?

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

Absentee ballots must be received by the Lyons 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 Lyons Township, Ionia 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 Lyons Township sample ballot (2 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

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 Lyons Township (13)

Court of Appeals District 3 — Judge of Court of Appeals

Judicial · Vote for up to 2. Incumbent Position.

AMark T. BoonstraIncumbent
FDaniel S. KorobkinIncumbent

8th Circuit Court — Judge of Circuit Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Non-Incumbent Position.

CLori J. Shearer
BEd Sternisha

64th a District Court — Judge of District Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position.

BRaymond Peter VoetIncumbent

Village of Pewamo — President

Village · Vote for one. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 2 precincts in Lyons Township — check your official sample ballot.

N/RRandall S. Zenk

Village of Pewamo — Trustee

Village · Vote for up to 3. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 2 precincts in Lyons Township — check your official sample ballot.

N/RDaniel Heckman
N/RJacob Litchfield
N/RWendy Smith

Pewamo-Westphalia Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 2. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 2 precincts in Lyons Township — check your official sample ballot.

N/RGarrett OBrien
N/RJordan Thelen
N/RPreston Weber

Village of Lyons — President

Village · Vote for one. 2 Year Term. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 2 precincts in Lyons Township — check your official sample ballot.

N/RJoe FarringtonIncumbent

Village of Muir — President

Village · Vote for one. 2 Year Term. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 2 precincts in Lyons Township — check your official sample ballot.

N/RJon Greer
N/RDoug HylandIncumbent

Village of Lyons — Trustee

Village · Vote for up to 3. 4 Year Term. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 2 precincts in Lyons Township — check your official sample ballot.

N/RErin RandallIncumbent
N/RBernard C. RussellIncumbent
N/RJennifer SpearlingIncumbent

Village of Muir — Trustee

Village · Vote for up to 3. 4 Year Term. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 2 precincts in Lyons Township — check your official sample ballot.

N/RDerek KacosIncumbent
N/RBrent PiselliIncumbent
N/RRonald Vander Werff

Village of Muir — Trustee

Village · Vote for one. Partial Term Ending 12/01/2028. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 2 precincts in Lyons Township — check your official sample ballot.

N/RChristopher Ogden

Ionia Public Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 3. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 2 precincts in Lyons Township — check your official sample ballot.

N/RTimothy R. MontgomeryIncumbent
N/RBrian SiemenIncumbent
N/RDanielle YokomIncumbent

Portland Public Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 3. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 2 precincts in Lyons Township — check your official sample ballot.

N/RRoy Atherton
N/RDouglas A. Logel, Jr.
N/RAngela ShinaverIncumbent
N/RGreg Smith
N/RNathan SmithIncumbent

Local proposals & millages (1)

Village of Pewamo Operating Millage Restoration Proposal

Millage Restoration (Headlee Override)2 mills4 years (2027–2030)est. $34,324/yr

YESA YES vote raises the levy back to the originally authorized 2 mills, overriding the Headlee Amendment rollback — this is a tax increase over the current rate.

NOA NO vote keeps the current, rolled-back rate in place.

Official ballot language

This proposal will partially restore millage lost as a result of reductions required by the Michigan Constitution of 1963. Shall the tax limitation on the amount of general ad valorem taxes assessed within the Village of Pewamo, Ionia County, Michigan, as imposed by Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, which taxes may be assessed against all property in the Village, be increased by 2 mills ($2.00 on each $1,000 of taxable value), for a period of 4 years, 2027 to 2030, inclusive, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the Village will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2027 is approximately $34,324 (this millage is to partially restore millage lost as a result of reductions required by the Michigan Constitution of 1963)?

Appears on ballots in 1 of 2 precincts in Lyons Township — check your official sample ballot.

Voting in Lyons 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 Lyons 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 Lyons 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 Lyons 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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