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 are the polls open in Fairfield 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 Fairfield 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 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. It is too late to mail it, so drop it off instead.

Michigan › Shiawassee County › Fairfield Township › 2026 general election

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Fairfield Township sample ballot, Shiawassee 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 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 renews the levy at up to 0.5 mills for 5 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

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