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

7 local races (19 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 Hart 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 Hart 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 Hart on Election Day?

Polls in City of Hart 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 Hart?

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

Absentee ballots must be received by the City of Hart 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 Hart, Oceana 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 Hart City 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 Hart City (7)

Oceana County Road Commissioner

County · Vote for one.

N/RGeorge Heath(D)
N/RBill Myers(R)

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

Hart City Mayor

City · Vote for one.

N/RAmanda KlotzIncumbent

Hart City Council Member

City · Vote for up to 3.

N/RCatalina BurilloIncumbent
N/RJim EvansIncumbent
N/RTim Kersjes
N/RAndrew T. MullenIncumbent
N/RBetty L. RootIncumbent

Hart Public Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 4.

N/RAndy Carter
N/RKayla DennertIncumbent
N/RHeather A. Hallack
N/RIrma HinojosaIncumbent
N/RKaleb Klotz
N/RJoy Stuckey
N/RJordon Walsworth

Local proposals & millages (1)

City of Hart Public Safety Millage Proposal

New Millage / Increase2 mills4 years (2027–2030)est. $129,596/yr

YESA YES vote approves a new levy of 2 mills for 4 years — this is a tax increase.

NOA NO vote rejects the new tax; your property tax rate stays where it is.

Official ballot language

Shall the City of Hart, County of Oceana, Michigan, be authorized to levy a new additional millage of up to 2.0000 mills ($2.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) against all taxable property in the City for a period of four (4) years, 2027 through 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds for police protection, fire protection, emergency response services, public safety personnel and training, vehicles, apparatus, equipment, facilities, technology, capital improvements, and related public safety operational expenses? If approved and levied in full, the new additional millage is estimated to raise approximately $129,596 in the first year of the levy. All revenue from the millage will be disbursed to the City of Hart for the purposes stated above.

Voting in City of Hart

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 Hart 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 Hart 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 Hart 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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Other communities in Oceana County

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