What is on the ballot in City of Ypsilanti, Michigan on November 3, 2026?

12 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 Ypsilanti City?

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 Ypsilanti City?

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 City of Ypsilanti on Election Day?

Polls in City of Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti?

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

Absentee ballots must be received by the City of Ypsilanti 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 City of Ypsilanti, Washtenaw 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 Ypsilanti City sample ballot (7 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 Ypsilanti City (12)

Ypsilanti City Mayor

City · Vote for one.

N/RNicole A. Brown(D)Incumbent

Ward 1 — Council

City · Vote for one. · Appears on ballots in 3 of 7 precincts in Ypsilanti City — check your official sample ballot.

N/RMichelle (Me' Chelle) King(D)

Court of Appeals District 3 — Judge of Court of Appeals

Judicial · Vote for up to 2. Incumbent Position.

AMark T. BoonstraIncumbent
FDaniel S. KorobkinIncumbent

22nd Circuit Court — Judge of Circuit Court

Judicial · Vote for up to 2. Incumbent Position.

DPatrick J. Conlin Jr.Incumbent
DTracy E. Van den BerghIncumbent

Washtenaw County Probate Court — Judge of Probate Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Non-Incumbent Position.

DAlethia Jean Battles
DJennifer Lawrence

14th a District Court — Judge of District Court

Judicial · Vote for one. Incumbent Position.

DAnna Maria FrushourIncumbent

Washtenaw Community College — Board of Trustees Member

Community College · Vote for up to 3.

N/RDaniel J. Katanski
DDavid A. DeVartiIncumbent
N/RChristina Fleming
CRuth HatcherIncumbent

Ypsilanti Community Schools — Board Member

School Board · Vote for up to 2.

N/RYvonne M. Fields
N/RKJ Pedri
N/RJason Sprague

Ypsilanti District Library — Board Member

Library Board · Vote for up to 4. 4 Year Term.

N/RKristy CooperIncumbent
N/RPaul LeightonIncumbent
N/RPatricia J. Horne McGeeIncumbent
N/RKerri Pepperman

Ypsilanti District Library — Board Member

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

N/RChristopher Slat

Ward 2 — Council

City · Vote for one. · Appears on ballots in 2 of 7 precincts in Ypsilanti City — check your official sample ballot.

N/RPatrick A. McLean(D)Incumbent

Ward 3 — Council Member

City · Vote for one. · Appears on ballots in 2 of 7 precincts in Ypsilanti City — check your official sample ballot.

N/RDesirae Simmons(D)Incumbent

Local proposals & millages (2)

Proposal A — Non-Partisan…

Charter Amendment

Non-Partisan Elections It is proposed City Charter Sections 3.01, 3.04, and 3.06 be amended to provide for election of non-partisan candidates for those offices by filing of nominating petitions and removal of reference to a candidate's party designation on the ballot. Shall this proposed amendment to the Ypsilanti City Charter be adopted?

YESA YES vote adopts the change described in the ballot language.

NOA NO vote keeps the current rules in place.

Official ballot language

Proposal B — It is proposed that City Charter Section 5.04 be amended to provide for a limit in the…

Charter Amendment

Police Budget It is proposed that City Charter Section 5.04 be amended to provide for a limit in the City Council’s provision to budgeted police expenditures above the previous year’s budgeted police expenditures unless such an increase be approved by a majority of voters in a regular city-wide election in a ballot question pertaining to no other issue. Shall this proposed amendment to the Ypsilanti City Charter be adopted?

YESA YES vote adopts the change described in the ballot language.

NOA NO vote keeps the current rules in place.

Official ballot language

Voting in City of Ypsilanti

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 Ypsilanti 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 City of Ypsilanti 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 City of Ypsilanti 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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