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

10 local races (21 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 Richland Township?

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 Richland Township?

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 Richland Township on Election Day?

Polls in Richland 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 Richland Township?

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

Absentee ballots must be received by the Richland Township 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 Richland Township, Montcalm 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 Richland 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 Richland Township (10)

Montcalm County Treasurer

County · Vote for one. Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028.

N/RAshley Wakeley(R)

Montcalm County Road Commissioner

County · Vote for one.

N/RMark L. Christensen(R)
N/RSteven Roose(Ind)

Court of Appeals District 3 — Judge of Court of Appeals

Judicial · Vote for up to 2. Incumbent Position.

AMark T. BoonstraIncumbent
FDaniel S. KorobkinIncumbent

8th Circuit Court — Judge of Circuit Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Non-Incumbent Position.

CLori J. Shearer
BEd Sternisha

64th B District Court — Judge of District Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position.

CAdam James EgglestonIncumbent

Montcalm Community College — Board of Trustees Member

Community College · Vote for up to 2.

N/RRobert J. ByramIncumbent
N/RJoshua StumpIncumbent

Alma Public Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 2. 6 Year Term.

N/RJustin Barnaby
N/RDave Blandford
N/RSusan A. Higgins
N/RJennifer Post
N/RPeggy Ann Yates

Montabella Community Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 2. 6 Year Term.

N/RKaylee Closson
N/RErica VincentIncumbent

Vestaburg Community School — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 2. 6 Year Term.

N/RRenae A. CaudillIncumbent
N/RDustin Cook
N/RBrian ZinnIncumbent

Montabella Community Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for one. Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028.

N/RNo candidates on ballot

Local proposals & millages (1)

Commission on Aging Millage Renewal

Millage Renewal0.45 mills4 years (2027–2030)est. $1,346,510/yr

YESA YES vote continues the existing levy of 0.45 mills for 4 years — generally no increase over what you pay now.

NOA NO vote lets the current millage expire; the service it funds would need cuts or other revenue.

Official ballot language

This millage will allow the County of Montcalm, Michigan to continue to levy the previous voted constitutional tax rate limitation on general ad valorem taxes of 0.45 mills to provide funds for the Montcalm County Commission on Aging for Senior Citizen Services. Shall the Constitutional tax rate limitation on general ad valorem taxes within the County of Montcalm, Michigan, be 0.45 mills ($0.45 per $1,000.00) on the taxable value of such property, subject to reduction as provided by law, for a period of four (4) years, 2027 through 2030, both inclusive, to provide funds for the Commission on Aging for Senior Services within the County of Montcalm, Michigan (such levy is estimated to provide revenues of approximately $1,346,510.71 in 2027 and is a renewal of a previously authorized millage in the amount of 0.45 mills)? To the extent required by law, a portion of this millage will be captured and retained by the Village of Edmore Downtown Development Authority, the Crystal Township Downtown Development Authority, the Village of Howard City Downtown Development Authority, the Village of Lakeview Downtown Development Authority and the City of Greenville Downtown Development Authority.

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