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

6 local races (12 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 Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska Township on Election Day?

Polls in Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska Township?

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

Absentee ballots must be received by the Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska Township, Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska Township (6)

Kalkaska Township Treasurer

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

N/RTayler Fison(R)

Court of Appeals District 4 — Judge of Court of Appeals

Judicial · Vote for up to 3. Incumbent Position.

CMichael J. KellyIncumbent
DAllie Greenleaf MaldonadoIncumbent
DMichelle M. RickIncumbent

46th Circuit Court — Judge of Circuit Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position.

BGeorge J. MertzIncumbent

Village of Kalkaska — President

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

N/RJeff SietingIncumbent

Village of Kalkaska — Trustee

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

N/RElizabeth Dunham
N/RMichelle MillerIncumbent
N/RMason MosesIncumbent
N/RTrent W YanzIncumbent

Kalkaska Public Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for one.

N/RArt Schuhart
N/RChase Terrell StevensonIncumbent

Local proposals & millages (1)

Kalkaska Public Schools Operating Millage Proposal

Millage Restoration (Headlee Override)18 mills5 years (2027–2031)est. $82,204/yr

YESA YES vote raises the levy back to the originally authorized 18 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 allow the school district to levy the statutory rate of not to exceed 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation allowance. Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Kalkaska Public Schools, Kalkaska County, Michigan, be increased by 1 mill ($1.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 5 years, 2027 to 2031, inclusive, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2027 is approximately $82,204 (this millage is to restore millage lost as a result of the reduction required by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and will be levied only to the extent necessary to restore that reduction)?

Voting in Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska 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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