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

12 local races (29 candidates) and 0 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 Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby Township on Election Day?

Polls in Shelby 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 Shelby Township?

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

Absentee ballots must be received by the Shelby 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.

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Shelby Township sample ballot, Oceana 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 Shelby 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 Shelby Township (12)

Oceana County Road Commissioner

County · Vote for one.

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

2nd District — Commissioner

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

N/RNo candidates on ballot

Shelby Township Trustee

Township · Vote for one. Partial Term Ending 12/01/2028.

N/RScott Beishuizen(R)Incumbent

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

Village of New Era — President

Village · Vote for one. 2 Year Term.

N/RRoger A. FessendenIncumbent

Village of Shelby — President

Village · Vote for one. 2 Year Term.

N/RJohn G. SuttonIncumbent

Village of New Era — Trustee

Village · Vote for up to 3. 4 Year Term.

N/RAustin CoxIncumbent
N/RGary GrinwisIncumbent
N/RMark KellyIncumbent

Village of Shelby — Trustee

Village · Vote for up to 3. 4 Year Term.

N/RSteve CrothersIncumbent
N/RLisa Fleury
N/RCurt TrottIncumbent
N/RDan ZaverlIncumbent

Hart Public Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 4. 4 Year Term.

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

Shelby Public School — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 3. 6 Year Term.

N/RBrian J. HicksIncumbent
N/RCraig A. Sawyer
N/RErin Stark
N/RSteven J. Vinke
N/RPaulette Zoulek

Local proposals & millages (0)

No local proposals on this ballot.

Voting in Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby Township 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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