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

9 local races (24 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 are the polls open in Houghton 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 Houghton 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 Houghton Township on Election Day?

Polls in Houghton 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 Houghton Township?

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

Absentee ballots must be received by the Houghton 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.

Michigan › Keweenaw County › Houghton Township › 2026 general election

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Houghton Township sample ballot, Keweenaw 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 Houghton 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

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 Houghton Township (9)

Keweenaw County Road Commissioner

County · Vote for one.

N/RBrian K. Carlson(R)

Houghton Township Clerk

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

N/RLinda Paradiso(Ind)Incumbent

Houghton Township Treasurer

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

N/RJulie Hamilton(Ind)Incumbent

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

12th Circuit Court — Judge of Circuit Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position.

DBrittany A. BulleitIncumbent

97th District Court — Judge of District Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position.

DNicholas J. DaavettilaIncumbent

Board Member Heartland Rec and Nat Res

Authority · Vote for up to 3. 4 Year Term.

N/RRuss Bjorn
N/RPete Clevenstine
N/RGregg PatrickIncumbent
N/RJon Schubbe
N/RGeorge Twardzik
N/RJoseph R. Vairus

Board Member Heartland Rec and Nat Res

Authority · Vote for up to 2. Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028.

N/RJeremy Bos
N/RBraydon Cima
N/RRichard J. Marsh
N/RHannah Rooks
N/RRamon C. Simonson
N/RKevin Tita
N/RJames Vivian III

Calumet Public Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 3.

N/RPhil Halonen
N/RJason WickstromIncumbent
N/RDaniel J. ZubienaIncumbent

Local proposals & millages (1)

Copper Country Intermediate School District Special Education Millage Proposal

New Millage / Increase0.2903 mills20 years (2027–2046)

YESA YES vote approves a new levy of 0.2903 mills for 20 years — this is a tax increase.

NOA NO vote rejects the new tax; your property tax rate stays where it is.

Official ballot language

This proposal will replace millage that expires with the 2026 tax levy and will allow the intermediate school district to continue to levy area special education millage previously approved by the electors. Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in the Copper Country Intermediate School District, Michigan, be increased by 0.2903 mill ($0.2903 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 20 years, 2027 to 2046, inclusive, to provide funds for the education of students with a disability; the estimate of the revenue the intermediate school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2027 is approximately $601,033 from local property taxes authorized herein?

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