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

8 local races (14 candidates) and 2 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 Hartwick 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 Hartwick 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 Hartwick Township on Election Day?

Polls in Hartwick 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 Hartwick Township?

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

Absentee ballots must be received by the Hartwick 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 Hartwick Township, Osceola 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 Hartwick 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 Hartwick Township (8)

Osceola County Road Commissioner

County · Vote for one.

N/RTerry Robert Wanstead(R)

Court of Appeals District 4 — Judge of Court of Appeals

Judicial · Vote for up to 3. Incumbent Position.

CMichael J. KellyIncumbent
DAllie Greenleaf MaldonadoIncumbent
DMichelle M. RickIncumbent

49th Circuit Court — Judge of Circuit Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Non-Incumbent Position.

CDennis L. Duvall Jr.

77th District Court — Judge of District Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position.

BPeter Michael JaklevicIncumbent

Evart Public Schools — Board Member

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

N/RBre GrabillIncumbent
N/REric SchmidtIncumbent

Marion Public Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for one. 2 Year Term.

N/RRenaye Fewless
N/RThomas E. KrauseIncumbent

Pine River Area Schools — Board Member

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

N/RDerek D. Brock
N/RWendy C. Ragatzki

Pine River Area Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 2. 4 Year Term.

N/RRob KulpaIncumbent
N/RSusan StollIncumbent

Local proposals & millages (2)

Road Millage

New Millage / Increase1 mills4 years (2026–2030)est. $42,575/yr

Road Maintenance increase in the tax limitations imposed under article, sec 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Hartwick Township, of 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000) taxable value) and levied for 4 years, 2026 through 2030 inclusively, for road maintenance and improvements, raising an estimated $42,575 in the first year the millage is levied?

YESA YES vote approves a new levy of 1 mill 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

Operating Millage Renewal Proposal

Millage Renewal with Increase1 millsPermanent

YESA YES vote continues the existing levy of 1 mill for Permanent — generally no increase over what you pay now, plus the restored or added amount described.

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

Official ballot language

“Shall Hartwick Township restore its general taxing capacity previously established at 1.0 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) by MCL 211.211(4) which was reduced to 0.7301 ($0.7301 per $1,000 of taxable value) by Headlee Amendment rollbacks, through an additional millage of 0.2699 mills ($0.2699 per $1,000 of taxable value) to restore, and not to exceed, the full 1.0 mill limit established by law, each year beginning in 2026 inclusively, for duration of five (5) years, for general township operating purposes? it is established that the additional millage of 0.2699 mills will raise $ 11,491 in the first year of the levy, which is perpetual, subject to future reductions by the Headlee amendment.”

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