8 candidates are tracked for Mason City Council on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Leon R. Clark, Jon Droscha, Kelly Hannon, Rex Hauser, Robin Case Naeyaert, Jerry Schaffer, Shawn Sodman and Mike Waltz. Candidate information follows official Ingham County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Nonpartisan; eight candidates for four 4-year seats (the fourth-highest vote-getter fills a partial term ending 12/31/2028), per the Ingham County Clerk's official candidate list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
City council member. The council is the city's legislative body. It adopts the city budget and tax rate, passes ordinances on zoning, public safety, utilities and local services, and hires the city manager where the charter provides one. Members may represent a district or the whole city.
This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels.
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Leon R. Clark appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Mason City Council, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Leon R. Clark.
Nonpartisan
Jon Droscha appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Mason City Council, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Jon Droscha.
Nonpartisan
Kelly Hannon appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Mason City Council, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Kelly Hannon.
Nonpartisan
Per the campaign site.
Rex Hauser is a teacher with expertise in Hispanic history, language and issues, per his campaign site. He has served as president and vice president of the Mason Area Historical Society, helped establish the local museum, and served as president of the Optimist Club, per the same source. He has also coached youth soccer and volunteered with Mason Community Services' Friends program for special needs youth.
Nonpartisan
Robin Case Naeyaert appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Mason City Council, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Robin Case Naeyaert.
Nonpartisan
Jerry Schaffer appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Mason City Council, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Jerry Schaffer.
Nonpartisan
Shawn Sodman appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Mason City Council, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Shawn Sodman.
Nonpartisan
Mike Waltz appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Mason City Council, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Mike Waltz.
Who is running for Mason City Council in 2026?
8 candidates are tracked for Mason City Council on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Leon R. Clark, Jon Droscha, Kelly Hannon, Rex Hauser, Robin Case Naeyaert, Jerry Schaffer, Shawn Sodman and Mike Waltz. Candidate information follows official Ingham County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Mason City Council election in Michigan?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Michigan are on the Michigan election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Ingham County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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