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What's on the ballot in Mastodon 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 Mastodon 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 Mastodon Township (11)
Iron County Road Commissioner
- N/RErnest Schmidt(R)
Mastodon Township Clerk
- N/RKaren Mallon(R)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
Village of Alpha — President
- N/RNo candidates on ballot
Village of Alpha — Clerk
- N/RKrystal L. Sedwick
Village of Alpha — Treasurer
- N/RNo candidates on ballot
Village of Alpha — Trustee
- N/RGary Heikkinen
- N/RBill Kapeles
- N/RMark Leonhardt
- N/RSteven J. Martin
Forest Park School District — Board Member
- N/RMike Bjork
- N/RTammy Hendrickson
- N/RAllen L Jaeger
- N/RChristine Perry
Forest Park School District — Board Member
- N/RApril Anderson
Local proposals & millages (3)
Proposition a Village of Alpha
Chapter III, Section 1 of the Village Charter Charter currently provides that the president, six trustees, one clerk, one treasurer and one assessor are elected officers. The proposed amendment would remove the Clerk and Treasurer from the list of elected officers so that those positions may instead be appointed. The transition would occur through attrition as current elected terms expire, and no current elected term would be shortened. This amendment would take effect only if Proposition B is…
Official ballot language
Chapter III, Section 1 of the Village Charter Charter currently provides that the president, six trustees, one clerk, one treasurer and one assessor are elected officers. The proposed amendment would remove the Clerk and Treasurer from the list of elected officers so that those positions may instead be appointed. The transition would occur through attrition as current elected terms expire, and no current elected term would be shortened. This amendment would take effect only if Proposition B is approved. Shall Chapter III, Section 1 of the Village Charter be amended accordingly?
Proposition B Village of Alpha
The Village Charter currently provides that the Clerk and Treasurer are elected offices, all officers must be Village electors, and the Treasurer may serve no more than two consecutive years. This amendment provides for the Clerk and Treasurer to be appointed by the President with Council consent, remove the Treasurer’s term limit, and require only elected officers to be Village electors, allowing non-residents to serve in appointed positions. The change would occur through attrition as elected…
Official ballot language
The Village Charter currently provides that the Clerk and Treasurer are elected offices, all officers must be Village electors, and the Treasurer may serve no more than two consecutive years. This amendment provides for the Clerk and Treasurer to be appointed by the President with Council consent, remove the Treasurer’s term limit, and require only elected officers to be Village electors, allowing non-residents to serve in appointed positions. The change would occur through attrition as elected terms expire. No current term would be shortened. This amendment takes effect only if Proposition A is approved. Shall the Charter be amended accordingly?
Proposition C Village of Alpha
The Village Charter currently contains no provision authorizing disincorporation, Under state law, disincorporation is permitted only if the Charter expressly allows it. The proposed amendment would add Chapter XXVIII to authorize disincorporation in accordance with the Home Rule Village Act and other applicable state law. Any future disincorporation would require compliance with statutory procedures and approval by a majority of the electors of the Village voting on the question? Shall the…
Official ballot language
The Village Charter currently contains no provision authorizing disincorporation, Under state law, disincorporation is permitted only if the Charter expressly allows it. The proposed amendment would add Chapter XXVIII to authorize disincorporation in accordance with the Home Rule Village Act and other applicable state law. Any future disincorporation would require compliance with statutory procedures and approval by a majority of the electors of the Village voting on the question? Shall the Charter be amended to add Chapter XXVIII authorizing disincorporation as provided by law?
Voting in Mastodon 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 Mastodon 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 Mastodon 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 Mastodon 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
Bates Township · City of Caspian · City of Crystal Falls · Crystal Falls Township · City of Gaastra · Hematite Township · City of Iron River · Iron River Township · Mansfield Township · Stambaugh Township