What is on the ballot in City of Hartford, 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 Hartford 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 Hartford 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 Hartford on Election Day?

Polls in City of Hartford 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 Hartford?

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

Absentee ballots must be received by the City of Hartford 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 › Van Buren County › City of Hartford › 2026 general election

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City of Hartford sample ballot, Van Buren 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 Hartford City 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 Hartford City (6)

Van Buren County Surveyor

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

N/RNo candidates on ballot

Court of Appeals District 3 — Judge of Court of Appeals

Judicial · Vote for up to 2. Incumbent Position.

AMark T. BoonstraIncumbent
FDaniel S. KorobkinIncumbent

36th Circuit Court — Judge of Circuit Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Non-Incumbent Position.

CKelly Ward

7th District Court — Judge of District Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Non-Incumbent Position.

N/RRachel Keeley

Hartford City Commissioner

City · Vote for up to 3.

N/RGage Gardner
N/RMark Little
N/RCharlene Sikes
N/RTom VanLierop

Hartford Public Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 2.

N/RDarcel Hildebrand
N/RFidel Mireles II

Local proposals & millages (1)

Hartford Public Schools Operating Millage Renewal Proposal

Operating Millage (Non-Homestead)18 mills5 years (2027–2031)

YESA YES vote lets the district keep levying up to 18 mills for 5 years on non-homestead property such as businesses, rentals and second homes. Your primary residence is exempt.

NOA NO vote ends this levy. The district would lose that local share of its per-pupil funding from the state. Primary residences are exempt either way.

Official ballot language

This proposal will allow the school district to continue to levy the statutory rate of not to exceed 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation allowance. The remaining .5 mill is only available to be levied to restore millage lost as a result of the reduction required by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and will only be levied to the extent necessary to restore that reduction. Shall the currently authorized millage rate limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Hartford Public Schools, Van Buren County, Michigan, be renewed by 18.5 mills ($18.50 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 5 years, 2027 to 2031, inclusive, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and 18 mills are levied in 2027 is approximately $1,382,534 (this is a renewal of millage that will expire with the 2026 tax levy)?

Voting in City of Hartford

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 Hartford 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 Hartford 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 Hartford clerk's office with proof of residency.
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