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What's on the ballot in Dover Township, Lake 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 Dover 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 Dover Township (6)
Lake County Prosecuting Attorney
- N/RTom Evans(R)
Lake County Road Commissioner
- N/RRick Haslock(R)
Court of Appeals District 4 — Judge of Court of Appeals
- CMichael J. KellyIncumbent
- DAllie Greenleaf MaldonadoIncumbent
- DMichelle M. RickIncumbent
78th District Court — Judge of District Court
- DEllsworth J. Stay Jr.Incumbent
Pine River Area Schools — Board Member
- N/RDerek D. Brock
- N/RWendy C. Ragatzki
Pine River Area Schools — Board Member
- N/RRob KulpaIncumbent
- N/RSusan StollIncumbent
Local proposals & millages (2)
Senior Citizens Renewal Millage Proposal
For purpose of reauthorizing funding for providing services to the senior citizens of Lake County through the Lake County Council on Aging, shall the previously voter authorized increase of the constitutional limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution upon the total amount of taxes which may be assessed in one (1) year upon all taxable property within the County of Lake, Michigan, and that has been reduced by the Headlee Amendment to .6150, be renewed in an amount…
Official ballot language
For purpose of reauthorizing funding for providing services to the senior citizens of Lake County through the Lake County Council on Aging, shall the previously voter authorized increase of the constitutional limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution upon the total amount of taxes which may be assessed in one (1) year upon all taxable property within the County of Lake, Michigan, and that has been reduced by the Headlee Amendment to .6150, be renewed in an amount not to exceed .6150 mills ($.6150 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) and the County authorized to levy this millage for a period of six (6) years (2027-2032) inclusive? (If approved and levied in full, this millage will raise an estimated $539,026 for County senior citizen services in the first calendar year of the levy based on taxable value. In accordance with State law, a portion of the revenue collected may be disbursed to the Village of Baldwin Downtown Development Authority).
Road Patrol Services Millage Renewal Proposal
For the sole purpose of continued funding of the operation of the County Sheriff’s Department Road Patrol, shall the previously voter authorized increase of the constitutional limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution upon the total amount of taxes which may be assessed in one (1) year upon all taxable property within the County of Lake, Michigan, and that has been reduced by the Headlee Amendment to 2.8362, be renewed in an amount not to exceed 2.8362 mills…
Official ballot language
For the sole purpose of continued funding of the operation of the County Sheriff’s Department Road Patrol, shall the previously voter authorized increase of the constitutional limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution upon the total amount of taxes which may be assessed in one (1) year upon all taxable property within the County of Lake, Michigan, and that has been reduced by the Headlee Amendment to 2.8362, be renewed in an amount not to exceed 2.8362 mills ($2.8362 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) and the County authorized to levy this millage for a period of six (6) years (2027-2032) inclusive? (If approved and levied in full, this millage will raise an estimated $2,485,829 for Road Patrol purposes in the first calendar year of the levy based on taxable value. In accordance with State law, a portion of the revenue collected may be disbursed to the Village of Baldwin Downtown Development Authority).
Voting in Dover 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 Dover 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 Dover 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 Dover 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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