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

6 local races (11 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield Township on Election Day?

Polls in Fairfield 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 Fairfield Township?

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

Absentee ballots must be received by the Fairfield 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 Fairfield Township, Shiawassee 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield Township (6)

Shiawassee County Road Commissioner

County · Vote for one.

N/REmily S. Olson(D)
N/RDave O'Berry(R)

Fairfield Township Clerk

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

N/RSonya K. Latz(D)Incumbent

Fairfield Township Treasurer

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

N/RAllison A. Emelander(R)Incumbent

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

35th Circuit Court — Judge of Circuit Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position.

BMatthew J. StewartIncumbent

Ovid-Elsie Area Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 2.

N/RDoug Meisel
N/RJoshua D. Miller
N/RMary Thompson

Local proposals & millages (1)

Senior Citizen Services Millage Renewal Proposal

Millage Renewal with Increase0.5 mills5 years (2026–2030)est. $1,370,677/yr

YESA YES vote continues the existing levy of 0.5 mills for 5 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

Shall the expired previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in the County of Shiawassee of 0.5000 mills ($0.50 per $1,000 of taxable value), reduced to 0.4942 mills ($0.4942 per $1,000 of taxable value) by the required millage rollbacks, be renewed at up to 0.4942 mills ($0.4942 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for five years, 2026 through 2030 inclusive, for the purpose of funding senior citizen services within Shiawassee County? If approved and levied in full, this millage will raise an estimated $1,370,677 in the first calendar year of the levy based on taxable value. A portion of the millage may also be disbursed to the Downtown Development Authorities of the Cities of Corunna, Durand, Laingsburg, and Owosso, the Downtown Development Authorities of the Villages of Bancroft, Byron, Lennon, Morrice, New Lothrop and Vernon, the Downtown Development Authority of the Township of Perry, the Brownfield Authorities of Shiawassee County, Owosso Township, the City of Owosso, and the City of Durand as well as such other or fewer local units of government as required by law.

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