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

13 local races (23 candidates) and 2 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence Township on Election Day?

Polls in Lawrence 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 Lawrence Township?

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

Absentee ballots must be received by the Lawrence 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 Lawrence Township, Van Buren 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence Township (13)

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

Village of Lawrence — President

Village · Vote for one.

N/RJohn W. Gritter

Village of Lawrence — Trustee

Village · Vote for up to 3.

N/RAlicia Lorenzo

Decatur Public Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 2. 6 Year Term.

N/RJosh Docekal
N/RLaurie Southworth
N/RDarren Tyria

Hartford Public Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 2. 6 Year Term.

N/RDarcel Hildebrand
N/RFidel Mireles II

Lawrence Public Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 3. 4 Year Term.

N/RMissy Alfieri
N/RScott Garrod
N/RDeborah Salvano

Paw Paw Public Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 2. 6 Year Term.

N/RBrent McNitt
N/RMary Beth Sons

Lawrence Public Schools — Board Member

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

N/RKristi Warner

Paw Paw Public Schools — Board Member

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

N/RMaria Bowater

Paw Paw District Library — Board Member

Library Board · Vote for up to 4.

N/RSherry Bennett
N/RCatey Bolton
N/RSuzanne H. Miller
N/RBrian Wiersma

Local proposals & millages (2)

Hartford Public Schools Operating Millage Renewal Proposal

Millage Renewal with Increase18 mills5 years (2027–2031)

YESA YES vote continues the existing levy of 18 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

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)?

Paw Paw Public Schools Operating Millage Proposal

Millage Restoration (Headlee Override)18 mills5 years (2027–2031)

YESA YES vote raises the levy back to the originally authorized 18 mills, overriding the Headlee Amendment rollback — this is a tax increase over the current rate.

NOA NO vote keeps the current, rolled-back rate in place.

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 revenues at the full per pupil foundation allowance permitted by the state. Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Paw Paw Public Schools, Van Buren County, Michigan, be increased by 1 mill ($1.00 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 0.1188 mill is levied in 2027 is approximately $24,190.81 (this millage is to restore millage lost as a result of the reduction required by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and will be levied only to the extent necessary to restore that reduction)?

Voting in Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence Township clerk's office with proof of residency.
IDBring a photo ID, or sign an affidavit if you don't have one. Full checklist →

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