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

4 local races (9 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 Forsyth 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 Forsyth 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 Forsyth Township on Election Day?

Polls in Forsyth 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 Forsyth Township?

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

Absentee ballots must be received by the Forsyth 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 › Marquette County › Forsyth Township › 2026 general election

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Forsyth Township sample ballot, Marquette 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 Forsyth Township sample ballot (3 precincts). 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 Forsyth Township (4)

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

25th Circuit Court — Judge of Circuit Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position.

DMatt WieseIncumbent

96th District Court — Judge of District Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Non-Incumbent Position.

N/RPatrick J. Crowley
N/RDerek G. Swajanen

Gwinn Area Community Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 3.

N/RT.J. Derwin
N/RMary Jo Paris-Johns
N/RJoseph St. Andre

Local proposals & millages (1)

Gwinn Area Community Schools Bond Proposal

Bond Proposal1.89 mills$24.95 million

YESA YES vote authorizes the sale of $24.95 million in bonds, repaid through a property tax levy over the life of the bonds.

NOA NO vote rejects the borrowing — no bonds are issued and no new debt levy is added.

Official ballot language

Shall Gwinn Area Community Schools, Marquette County, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Twenty-Four Million Nine Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($24,950,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, in one or more series, for the purpose of: erecting, furnishing, and equipping an elementary school addition to the middle/high school building; partially remodeling, furnishing and refurnishing, and equipping and re-equipping school buildings; purchasing school buses; and preparing, developing, and improving sites? The following is for informational purposes only: The estimated millage that will be levied for the proposed bonds in 2027 is 1.89 mills ($1.89 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation). The maximum number of years the bonds of any series may be outstanding, exclusive of any refunding, is thirty (30) years. The estimated simple average annual millage anticipated to be required to retire this bond debt is 2.29 mills ($2.29 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation). (Pursuant to State law, expenditure of bond proceeds must be audited and the proceeds cannot be used for repair or maintenance costs, teacher, administrator or employee salaries, or other operating expenses.)

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