What is on the ballot in City of Ludington, Michigan on November 3, 2026?

10 local races (22 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 Ludington City?

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 Ludington City?

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 City of Ludington on Election Day?

Polls in City of Ludington 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 City of Ludington?

Yes. Michigan allows same-day registration: go to the City of Ludington 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 City of Ludington?

Absentee ballots must be received by the City of Ludington 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 City of Ludington, Mason 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 Ludington City sample ballot (6 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 Ludington City (10)

Court of Appeals District 3 — Judge of Court of Appeals

Judicial · Vote for up to 2. Incumbent Position.

AMark T. BoonstraIncumbent
FDaniel S. KorobkinIncumbent

51st Circuit Court — Judge of Circuit Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position.

CSusan Kasley SniegowskiIncumbent

79th District Court — Judge of District Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position.

CJohn D. MiddlebrookIncumbent

West Shore Community College — Board of Trustees Member

Community College · Vote for up to 2.

N/RDaniel LaMore
N/RThomas S. Voss

Ludington City Mayor

City · Vote for one.

N/RCarol Hoekstra
N/RCheri Stibitz

Ludington City Clerk

City · Vote for one.

N/RCurtis Shields

Ward 4 — Council Member by Ward

City · Vote for one. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 6 precincts in Ludington City — check your official sample ballot.

N/RMarco Iafrate
N/RJack Stibitz

Ludington Area Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 3.

N/RKathleen Chaney
N/RNatalie Grochowski
N/RJulie Keson
N/RJalie Mowry Lipa
N/RKelly Parker
N/RBrad Reed
N/RWhitney McCabe-Stevens

Ward 2 — Council Member by Ward

City · Vote for one. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 6 precincts in Ludington City — check your official sample ballot.

N/REric Gregory Case
N/RAlex Kazmarski

Ward 6 — Council Member by Ward

City · Vote for one. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 6 precincts in Ludington City — check your official sample ballot.

N/RJake Brody
N/RBrett Vanderwater

Local proposals & millages (1)

Proposed Amendments to Section 8.15, Section 10.2, Section 10.8 and Section 13.2 of the Charter of the City of Ludington Transferring the Accounting and Financial Management Duties of the City Clerk to a Finance Director Appointed by the City Manager With City Council Approval.

Charter Amendment

These City Charter Amendments are proposed for the purpose of reorganizing administrative functions of the City by transferring accounting and financial management duties from the City Clerk to a separately appointed Finance Director. Shall the city charter be amended to transfer accounting and financial management duties from the elected clerk to a finance director appointed by the city manager with city council approval and to revise related provisions in charter sections 8.15, 10.2, 10.8, and 13.2?

YESA YES vote adopts the change described in the ballot language.

NOA NO vote keeps the current rules in place.

Official ballot language

Voting in City of Ludington

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 City of Ludington 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 City of Ludington 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 City of Ludington 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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