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City of Big Rapids sample ballot, Mecosta 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 Big Rapids City sample ballot (2 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
- BJohn James(R)
- FJocelyn Benson(D)
- DMike Duggan(Ind)
Attorney General
- N/RDoug Lloyd(R)
- N/REli Savit(D)
Local races in Big Rapids City (6)
Mecosta County Road Commissioner
- N/RMichael L. Wernette(R)
6th District — Commissioner
- N/RWendy Nystrom(D)
- N/RAllitta Hren(R)
Court of Appeals District 4 — Judge of Court of Appeals
- CMichael J. KellyIncumbent
- DAllie Greenleaf MaldonadoIncumbent
- DMichelle M. RickIncumbent
49th Circuit Court — Judge of Circuit Court
- CDennis L. Duvall Jr.
77th District Court — Judge of District Court
- BPeter Michael JaklevicIncumbent
Big Rapids Public Schools — Board Member
- N/RPete Kent
- N/RJeremy Mishler
Local proposals & millages (1)
Proposition for Adoption of Revised City Charter
Shall the revised city charter proposed by the City Charter Commission be adopted?
Official ballot language
Shall the revised city charter proposed by the City Charter Commission be adopted?
Voting in City of Big Rapids
- 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 Big Rapids 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 City of Big Rapids 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 City of Big Rapids 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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