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

13 local races (28 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 Burr Oak 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 Burr Oak 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 Burr Oak Township on Election Day?

Polls in Burr Oak 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 Burr Oak Township?

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

Absentee ballots must be received by the Burr Oak 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 Burr Oak Township, St. Joseph 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 Burr Oak 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 Burr Oak Township (13)

Court of Appeals District 1 — Judge of Court of Appeals

Judicial · Vote for up to 3. Incumbent Position. 6 Year Term.

CMariam Saad BazziIncumbent
BAnica LeticaIncumbent
AChristopher M. MurrayIncumbent

Court of Appeals District 1 — Judge of Court of Appeals

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position. Partial Term Ending 01/01/2031.

CAndrew J. LievenseIncumbent

3rd B District Court — Judge of District Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Non-Incumbent Position.

N/RTim George

Glen Oaks Community College — Board of Trustees

Community College · Vote for up to 2.

N/RRick CordesIncumbent
N/RP. Joseph Haas, Jr.Incumbent

Burr Oak Township Library Board Member

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

N/RNoah M. Norton

Village of Burr Oak — President

Village · Vote for one.

N/RAlice Beers Munoz

Village of Burr Oak — Trustee

Village · Vote for up to 3.

N/RMisty Ledyard
N/RShawn Seeba

Bronson Community Schools — Board Member

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

N/RJose D. Albarran
N/RKristen Carpenter
N/RTyson Franks
N/RErica Norton

Burr Oak Community Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 4. 6 Year Term.

N/RHeather Ahlgrim
N/RThadius Baxter
N/RLanette D. Conklin
N/RSara Freeman
N/RNicole Persinger
N/RPatty Seeba

Colon Community Schools — Board Member

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

N/RSavannah R. Bohanon
N/RCathy Fellers
N/REric Wagner

Nottawa Community School — Board Member

School Board · Vote for one. 6 Year Term.

N/RNo candidates on ballot

Sturgis Public Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 2. 4 Year Term.

N/RLynn Brand
N/RDarcy Wynes

Bronson Community Schools — Board Member

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

N/RFrank Barker

Local proposals & millages (1)

Nottawa Community School Bond Proposal

Bond Proposal2.53 mills$4.36 million

YESA YES vote authorizes the sale of $4.36 million in bonds, repaid through a property tax levy over the life of the bonds.

NOA NO vote rejects the borrowing — no bonds are issued and no new debt levy is added.

Official ballot language

Shall Nottawa Community School, St. Joseph County, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Four Million Three Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($4,360,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, for the purpose of: erecting, furnishing, and equipping additions to school buildings and the Nottawa Stone School; remodeling, furnishing and refurnishing, and equipping and re-equipping school buildings and the Nottawa Stone School; and preparing, developing, improving, and equipping drop-off areas, driveways, parking lots, playgrounds, and sites? The following is for informational purposes only: The estimated millage that will be levied for the proposed bonds in 2027 is 2.53 mills ($2.53 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation). The maximum number of years the bonds may be outstanding, exclusive of any refunding, is twenty-five (25) years. The estimated simple average annual millage anticipated to be required to retire this bond debt is 1.95 mills ($1.95 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation). (Pursuant to State law, expenditure of bond proceeds must be audited and the proceeds cannot be used for repair or maintenance costs, teacher, administrator or employee salaries, or other operating expenses.)

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