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

6 local races (10 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 are the polls open in Middle Branch 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 Middle Branch 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 Middle Branch Township on Election Day?

Polls in Middle Branch 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 Middle Branch Township?

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

Absentee ballots must be received by the Middle Branch 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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Middle Branch Township sample ballot, Osceola County: November 3, 2026

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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 Middle Branch Township (6)

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

Local proposals & millages (1)

Middle Branch Millage Proposal

Millage Renewal1 mills2 years (2026–2027)est. $28,576/yr

Shall Middle Branch Township renew up to 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution and levy it for two years, 2026 through 2027, inclusive, for road improvements in Middle Branch Township, raising an estimated $28,576 in 2026, the first year the millage is levied?

YESA YES vote continues the existing levy of 1 mill for 2 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

Voting in Middle Branch 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 Middle Branch 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 Middle Branch 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 Middle Branch 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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