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

5 local races (9 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 Holland City?

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 Holland City?

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 City of Holland on Election Day?

Polls in City of Holland 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 Holland?

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

Absentee ballots must be received by the City of Holland 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.

Michigan › Ottawa County › City of Holland › 2026 general election

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City of Holland sample ballot, Ottawa 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 Holland City sample ballot (8 precincts). 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 Holland City (5)

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

Holland Public Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 2.

N/RRebekah SchipperIncumbent
N/RMark WoltmanIncumbent

Holland Public Schools — Board Member

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

N/RMartin VelizIncumbent

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 renews the levy at up to 0.2 mills for 10 years. The ballot language also restores or raises the rate, so you may pay more than you do now; the official language gives the exact amount.

NOA NO vote rejects the renewal and any increase. A current levy, if there is one, continues only until its scheduled expiration.

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 City of Holland

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 Holland 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 City of Holland 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 City of Holland clerk's office with proof of residency.
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