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What's on the ballot in Bates Township, Iron 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 Bates Township sample ballot. 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 Bates Township (6)
Iron County Road Commissioner
- N/RErnest Schmidt(R)
2nd District — Commissioner
- N/RIan Gill(R)
- N/RPete Judd(Ind)Incumbent
Court of Appeals District 4 — Judge of Court of Appeals
- CMichael J. KellyIncumbent
- DAllie Greenleaf MaldonadoIncumbent
- DMichelle M. RickIncumbent
41st Circuit Court — Judge of Circuit Court
- AChristopher S. NinomiyaIncumbent
95th B District Court — Judge of District Court
- BJulie Ann LaCostIncumbent
West Iron County Public Schools — Board Member
- N/RRick Christensen
- N/RJulie LaMay
- N/RMarla Shamion
- N/RJill Walsh
Local proposals & millages (0)
No local proposals on this ballot.
Voting in Bates 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 Bates 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 Bates 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 Bates Township 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 Iron County
City of Caspian · City of Crystal Falls · Crystal Falls Township · City of Gaastra · Hematite Township · City of Iron River · Iron River Township · Mansfield Township · Mastodon Township · Stambaugh Township