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

9 local races (26 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 Chester 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 Chester 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 Chester Township on Election Day?

Polls in Chester 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 Chester Township?

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

Absentee ballots must be received by the Chester 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 Chester Township, Ottawa 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 Chester 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 Chester Township (9)

Court of Appeals District 3 — Judge of Court of Appeals

Judicial · Vote for up to 2. Incumbent Position.

AMark T. BoonstraIncumbent
FDaniel S. KorobkinIncumbent

20th Circuit Court — Judge of Circuit Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position.

CJon HulsingIncumbent

58th District Court — Judge of District Court

Judicial · Vote for up to 2. Incumbent Position.

CJuanita F. BocanegraIncumbent
N/RPaul Ledford
N/RAnna WhiteIncumbent

Grand Rapids Community College — Board of Trustees Member

Community College · Vote for up to 2. 6 Year Term.

N/RJamie Gordon
N/RBrandy Lovelady Mitchell
N/RTim Russ

Grand Rapids Community College — Board of Trustees Member

Community College · Vote for one. Partial Term Ending 12/31/2030.

N/RAdriana Almanza

Coopersville Area Public Schools — Board Member

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

N/RJill ButhIncumbent
N/RLloyd Hemstreet
N/RRyan PostIncumbent
N/RGeoff TwietmeyerIncumbent

Kent City Community Schools — Board Member

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

N/RGlenn A. Crabtree
N/RRick Stockhill
N/RSandra Vanderhyde-Volkers

Ravenna Public Schools — Board Member

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

N/RMatthew Broton
N/RTrevor Hall
N/RTimothy Patterson
N/RMichael J. Pierson
N/RFred Rosel Jr.Incumbent

Sparta Area Schools — Board Member

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

N/RTimothy A. Driscoll
N/RKim EluskieIncumbent
N/RJulie Johnston
N/RMary Sanford

Local proposals & millages (1)

Ottawa County Parks and Open Space Millage Increase

Millage Renewal with Increase0.2 mills10 yearsest. $3,763,230/yr

NEW 0.20-mill addition (2027–2036) on top of the 0.33-mill parks millage renewed in August, for greenway trails and water access, year-round restrooms, winter trail plowing, ~$3M in land acquisition, Grand Ravines dog park expansion and nature education facilities (~$3.8M/year).

Cost to you: About $40/year on $200,000 of taxable value.

YESA YES vote continues the existing levy of 0.2 mills for 10 years — 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

For 10 years beginning with the tax assessments in December of 2027 and ending with the assessments in December of 2036, shall the total taxable property rate limitation in Ottawa County under Section 6 of Article IX of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, be increased up to the amount of 0.20 mills (20 cents per thousand dollars of taxable value) as an increase to the renewed 0.33 mill authorization for the purpose of acquiring, improving, operating, maintaining, restoring, and protecting parks, open space, trails, greenways, water access sites, recreational facilities, and related conservation and educational activities in Ottawa County and if approved and levied in full, this millage will raise an estimated $3,763,230 in the first calendar year it is levied (2027).

Voting in Chester 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 Chester 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 Chester 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 Chester 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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