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

11 local races (28 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 Oshtemo 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 Oshtemo 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 Oshtemo Township on Election Day?

Polls in Oshtemo 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 Oshtemo Township?

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

Absentee ballots must be received by the Oshtemo 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 Oshtemo Township, Kalamazoo 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 Oshtemo Township sample ballot (9 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 Oshtemo Township (11)

Court of Appeals District 1 — Judge of Court of Appeals

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

CMariam Saad BazziIncumbent
BAnica LeticaIncumbent
AChristopher M. MurrayIncumbent

Court of Appeals District 1 — Judge of Court of Appeals

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position. Partial Term Ending 01/01/2031.

CAndrew J. LievenseIncumbent

9th Circuit Court — Judge of Circuit Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position.

DGary C. Giguere Jr.Incumbent

Kalamazoo County Probate Court — Judge of Probate Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position.

CTiffany A. AnkleyIncumbent

8th District Court — Judge of District Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position. 6 Year Term.

BKathleen P. HemingwayIncumbent

8th District Court — Judge of District Court

Judicial · Vote for up to 2. Non-Incumbent Position. 6 Year Term.

N/RMark A. Holsomback
N/RRachel Vinales

Otsego Public Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 3. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 9 precincts in Oshtemo Township — check your official sample ballot.

N/RTodd BentleyIncumbent
N/RJessica HazelhoffIncumbent
N/RShelly JirgensIncumbent
N/RKathleen M. Kuipers

Kalamazoo Public Library — Board Member

Library Board · Vote for up to 3.

N/RDorla Elaine Coleman-Bonner
N/RIan R Kennedy
N/RJeff Messer
N/RJames Sebree

Kalamazoo Valley Community College — Board of Trustees Member

Community College · Vote for up to 2. · Appears on ballots in 8 of 9 precincts in Oshtemo Township — check your official sample ballot.

N/RPaul FoustIncumbent
N/RMary T Gustas
N/RLucinda M Stinson

Kalamazoo Public Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 3. · Appears on ballots in 7 of 9 precincts in Oshtemo Township — check your official sample ballot.

N/RMariah Bryant
N/RTiAnna L HarrisonIncumbent
N/RKaren Morton
N/RPatti Sholler-BarberIncumbent

Mattawan Consolidated School — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 3. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 9 precincts in Oshtemo Township — check your official sample ballot.

N/RVickie Mabin Herzberg
N/RRoxine Kemp
N/RMark A Noffsinger
N/RTed Roethlisberger

Local proposals & millages (2)

Allegan Area Educational Service Agency Special Education Millage Proposal (Restoration of Millage Reduction)

Millage Restoration (Headlee Override)0.1699 mills8 years (2027–2034)

YESA YES vote raises the levy back to the originally authorized 0.1699 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 requests additional millage to permit the continued levy by the intermediate school district of the maximum mills for special education previously approved by the electors. Shall the limitation on the annual property tax rate for the education of students with a disability in Allegan Area Educational Service Agency, Michigan, be increased by 0.1699 mill ($0.1699 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 8 years, 2027 to 2034, inclusive (this increase will allow the intermediate school district to levy the maximum rate of 3.05 mills previously approved by the electors that has been reduced as required by the Michigan Constitution of 1963); the estimate of the revenue the intermediate school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2027 is approximately $13,703,962 from local property taxes authorized herein?

Appears on ballots in 1 of 9 precincts in Oshtemo Township — check your official sample ballot.

Allegan Area Educational Service Agency Area Career and Technical Education Millage Proposal (Restoration of Millage Reduction)

Millage Restoration (Headlee Override)0.0994 mills8 years (2027–2034)

YESA YES vote raises the levy back to the originally authorized 0.0994 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 requests additional millage to permit the continued levy by the intermediate school district of the maximum mills for area career and technical education previously approved by the electors. Shall the limitation on the annual property tax rate for area career and technical education in Allegan Area Educational Service Agency, Michigan, be increased by 0.0994 mill ($0.0994 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 8 years, 2027 to 2034, inclusive (this increase will allow the intermediate school district to levy the maximum rate of 1.78 mills previously approved by the electors that has been reduced as required by the Michigan Constitution of 1963); the estimate of the revenue the intermediate school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2027 is approximately $7,996,555 from local property taxes authorized herein?

Appears on ballots in 1 of 9 precincts in Oshtemo Township — check your official sample ballot.

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