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

14 local races (32 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 Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw Township on Election Day?

Polls in Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw Township?

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

Absentee ballots must be received by the Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw Township sample ballot (2 precincts; some items vary by precinct). 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 Paw Paw Township (14)

Van Buren County Surveyor

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

N/RNo candidates on ballot

5th District — Commissioner

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

N/RJohn Tapper III(D)
N/RJosh Przygocki(R)

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

Decatur Public Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 2. 6 Year Term. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 2 precincts in Paw Paw Township — check your official sample ballot.

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

Lawrence Public Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 3. 4 Year Term. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 2 precincts in Paw Paw Township — check your official sample ballot.

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

Lawton Community Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 3. 6 Year Term. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 2 precincts in Paw Paw Township — check your official sample ballot.

N/RMichael P. Colleran
N/RBryan Cronenwett
N/RLarissa Hunt

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. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 2 precincts in Paw Paw Township — check your official sample ballot.

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

Village of Paw Paw — Trustee

Village · Vote for up to 3. 4 Year Term. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 2 precincts in Paw Paw Township — check your official sample ballot.

N/RWalter Elsner
N/REdward R. Hellwege
N/RKim Kolosar-VanGalder
N/RMichael Pioch
N/RRobert Wheatley
N/RPat Wioskowski

Village of Paw Paw — Trustee

Village · Vote for one. Partial Term Ending 12/01/2028. · Appears on ballots in 1 of 2 precincts in Paw Paw Township — check your official sample ballot.

N/RDouglas Craddock
N/RMichael K. McCarthyIncumbent

Local proposals & millages (2)

Paw Paw Township Operating Millage

New Millage / Increase1 mills20 years (2026–2045)est. $76,674/yr

This millage is intended to bring the Township back to the original one (1) mill for general operating purposes which has been rolled back to .7797 mills since its implementation by vote in 1978. Shall Paw Paw Township impose an increase of up to .2203 mills ($.2203 per $1,000 of taxable value) in the tax limitations imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution and levy it for twenty (20) years, 2026 through 2045 (inclusive), to support the general operations of the Township,…

YESA YES vote approves a new levy of 1 mill for 20 years — this is a tax increase.

NOA NO vote rejects the new tax; your property tax rate stays where it is.

Official ballot language

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