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

11 local races (19 candidates) and 0 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 are the polls open in Richland Township?

Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. If you are in line by 8 p.m., you can vote. Early in-person voting ran October 24 – November 1.

Where do I vote in Richland Township?

Find your polling place 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 Richland Township on Election Day?

Polls in Richland 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 Richland Township?

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

Absentee ballots must be received by the Richland Township clerk (or a clerk drop box) by 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 3, 2026. It is too late to mail it, so drop it off instead.

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Richland Township sample ballot, Kalamazoo County: November 3, 2026

Michigan General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · Polls open 7 a.m.–8 p.m. · Election Day hours and deadlines. Every local race and proposal on the official Richland 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 Richland Township (11)

Richland Township Clerk

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

N/RTami Penny(R)Incumbent

Richland Township Treasurer

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

N/RJason Ramer(R)Incumbent

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

Kalamazoo Valley Community College — Board of Trustees Member

Community College · Vote for up to 2.

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

Village of Richland — Trustee

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

N/RAlan Ackley
N/RRandy Hilliker
N/RKim LewisIncumbent

Gull Lake Community Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 2.

N/RMelissa Gensic
N/RCarole McFee Mendez

Local proposals & millages (0)

No local proposals on this ballot.

Voting in Richland 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 Richland Township polling place and drop boxes at the Michigan Voter Information Center.
Early votingEnded November 1. Vote at your polling place on Election Day.
Absentee ballotsMust reach the Richland Township clerk or a drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Don't mail it now. Drop it off.
Not registered?Register and vote the same day at the Richland 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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