Ionia County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

Tristen Alderink is the sitting Clarksville village president, per the village council page, and served on the council's Downtown Revitalization and Business Development Committee, per the village's December 2, 2024 minutes. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Tristen Alderink.

Rose Barratt is the Village of Clarksville treasurer, per the village council page, and has presented treasurer reports to the council since at least 2022, per the village's October 3, 2022 agenda. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Rose Barratt.

Paula Peiffer was appointed Hubbardston village president in March 2026 after serving as president pro tem, per the village's announcement. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Paula Peiffer.

Joe Farrington is the Lyons village president, per the village's board members page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Joe Farrington.

Jon Greer appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Village of Muir President (2-year term), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jon Greer.

Doug Hyland is the Muir village president, per the village council page, and presided over council meetings as Douglas Hyland in 2023 minutes. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Doug Hyland.

Randy Zenk is the Pewamo village president, per the village staff page, which lists a two-year term to November 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Randall S. Zenk.

Penny Rust is the Berlin Township treasurer, per the township's announcements page listing board members as of June 2, 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Penny Rust.

Macky Waters is the Ionia Township treasurer, per the township's contact page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Macky Waters.

Robin Marhofer appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ionia Township Treasurer (Partial Term Ending 11/30/2028), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Robin Marhofer.

Melanie Schneider is the Portland Township treasurer, per the township's website. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Melanie Robson Schneider.

Mandy Grosshans appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Sebewa Township Clerk (Partial Term Ending 11/30/2028), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Mandy Grosshans.

Lindsay appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Belding Area Schools Board Member (6-year term, vote for 2), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Lindsay.

Shannon Hummel serves on the Belding Area Schools Board of Education, with a term expiring 12/31/2026, per the district's staff page, and was a candidate at the district's board candidate forum, per The Daily News. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Shannon Hummel.

Nicki VandenHout was appointed to the Belding Area Schools Board of Education in May 2026 to fill a vacancy, per The Daily News. She is an executive assistant to the president at OG Services, Inc., a Belding High School graduate and a former district employee, per the Sentinel-Standard's 2022 candidate Q&A. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Nicki Vandenhout.

Kelly Donohue appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Carson City-Crystal Area Schools Board Member (6-year term, vote for 2), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Kelly Donohue.

Scott Fleisher is the treasurer of the Carson City-Crystal Area Schools Board of Education, per the district's board page, which lists his term as expiring in 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Scott Fleisher.

Brenton Bell appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Grand Ledge Public Schools Board Member (6-year term, vote for 2), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Brenton Bell.

Dr. Toni Hughes Glasscoe is vice president of the Grand Ledge Public Schools Board of Education and works as an associate vice president of external affairs, development and K-12 operations, per the district's board page. She previously worked in human resources for the City of Lansing and the State of Michigan and spent 10 years in education, per the same page; she was appointed in January 2022 and later elected to a term expiring December 31, 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Toni Hughes Glasscoe.

Elizabeth Gates appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Greenville Public Schools Board Member (6-year term, vote for 3), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Elizabeth Gates.

Tiffany S. Hall appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Greenville Public Schools Board Member (6-year term, vote for 3), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Tiffany S. Hall.

William Zerbst appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Greenville Public Schools Board Member (6-year term, vote for 3), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for William Zerbst.

Brian Siemen is a trustee on the Ionia Public Schools Board of Education, per the district's board page, which lists his term as ending December 31, 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Brian Siemen.

Timothy Montgomery is a trustee on the Ionia Public Schools Board of Education, per the district's board page, which lists his term as ending December 31, 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Timothy R. Montgomery.

Danielle Yokom is president of the Ionia Public Schools Board of Education, per the district's board page, which lists her term as ending December 31, 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Danielle Yokom.

Dr. Alisha DeWalt is vice president of the Lakewood Public Schools Board of Education, per the district's board page, which lists her term as July 2025 through December 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Alisha DeWalt.

Matthew Bulling appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lakewood Public Schools Board Member (6-year term, vote for 3), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Matthew Bulling.

David Burd is president of the Lakewood Public Schools Board of Education, per the district's board page, which lists his term as June 2025 through December 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for David Burd.

Jared Blough is a trustee on the Lowell Area Schools Board of Education, per the district's board page. A lifelong Lowell-area resident and Lowell Area Schools parent, he worked as a mechanical maintenance technician at Crestwood Equity Partners in Alto, per Lowell's First Look's 2022 candidate profile. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Jared Blough.

Jennifer Dougherty is treasurer of the Lowell Area Schools Board of Education, per the district's board page. She is a self-employed civil engineer who owns a farm and has children in Lowell Area Schools, per mlive's 2022 candidate guide. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Jennifer Dougherty.

Pat Nugent is secretary of the Lowell Area Schools Board of Education, per the district's board page, and has served on the board since 1998. A Lowell High School graduate, he taught at West Catholic High School for 30 years as of 2022, per Lowell's First Look's 2022 candidate profile. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Patrick D. Nugent.

Ballot status: Jake Tjapkes announced on Sept. 28, 2026 that he is ending his campaign for the Lowell Area Schools Board of Education because he is relocating out of state, per Lowell's First Look; his name remains on the printed ballot. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jake Tjapkes.

Preston Weber appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pewamo-Westphalia Schools Board Member (6-year term, vote for 2), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Preston Weber.

Garrett OBrien appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pewamo-Westphalia Schools Board Member (6-year term, vote for 2), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Garrett OBrien.

Jordan Thelen appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pewamo-Westphalia Schools Board Member (6-year term, vote for 2), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jordan Thelen.

Angela Shinaver is a Principal Audit Supervisor for a nonpartisan audit office in the Michigan legislative branch, with a bachelor's in accounting from Grand Valley State University, per the Portland Public Schools board page. A lifelong Portland resident and Portland High School graduate, she joined the board in January 2021 and serves as president, per the same page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Angela Shinaver.

Doug Logel Jr. is a local business owner and lifelong Portland resident who serves as a trustee on the Portland Public Schools board, appointed in September 2025, per the district's board page. He serves on the Danby Township Board of Review and is secretary of the Portland Community Fund and the Portland Foundation for Public Education, per the same page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Douglas A. Logel, Jr.

Roy Atherton appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Portland Public Schools Board Member (6-year term, vote for 3), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Roy Atherton.

Greg Smith appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Portland Public Schools Board Member (6-year term, vote for 3), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Greg Smith.

Nathan Smith appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Portland Public Schools Board Member (6-year term, vote for 3), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Nathan Smith.

Renee Grieves appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saranac Community Schools Board Member (4-year term, vote for 3), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Renee Grieves.

Theodore Van Kuiken appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saranac Community Schools Board Member (4-year term, vote for 3), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Theodore Van Kuiken.

Steve Scott appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saranac Community Schools Board Member (4-year term, vote for 3), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Steve Scott.

Diana A. Whorley appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saranac Community Schools Board Member (4-year term, vote for 3), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Diana A. Whorley.

Holly Smith appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saranac Community Schools Board Member (4-year term, vote for 3), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Holly Smith.

Mark Howe appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Saranac Community Schools Board Member (4-year term, vote for 3), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Mark Howe.

Kate Bynski appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Thornapple-Kellogg Schools Board Member (6-year term, vote for 3), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Kate Bynski.

Mark Price is treasurer of the Thornapple Kellogg Schools Board of Education, per the district's board page. He also serves as a Thornapple-Kellogg Schools representative on the Thornapple Parks & Recreation Commission, per the Village of Middleville's website. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Mark Price.

Jim Flikkema is a trustee on the Thornapple Kellogg Schools Board of Education, per the district's board page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Jim Flikkema.

The Central Montcalm Public Schools board page lists a Rob Train as treasurer with a term expiring 12/31/26, per see inline attribution. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Robert Train.

Betty Wakefield is a trustee on the Central Montcalm Public Schools Board of Education, per the district's board page, which lists her term as expiring 12/31/26. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Betty Wakefield.

Elizabeth Buskirk, of Sheridan, was appointed to the Central Montcalm Public Schools Board of Education in June 2026 to fill the seat vacated by Jim Lingeman, per The Daily News and the district's board page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Elizabeth Buskirk.

Lori J. Shearer is a Belding attorney with more than 25 years of legal experience, per her campaign site. Per the same site she served as an administrative law judge for the Michigan Department of Corrections and as defense counsel for specialty treatment courts through March 2020.

Raymond Peter Voet is the sitting judge of the 64A District Court in Ionia County, per the county website. Per a Michigan Supreme Court profile he was elected county prosecutor in 1992 and appointed to the bench in 1999.

The county clerk's list marks Boonstra as an incumbent, per Ionia County Clerk candidate list.

The county clerk's list marks Korobkin as an incumbent, per Ionia County Clerk candidate list.

Bruce A. Meyers served as mayor of Belding, per the Sentinel-Standard's January 2022 reporting and a 2024 letter posted by Ionia County over his signature as Belding mayor. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Bruce A. Meyers.

Tristin Miller appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Belding Council Member (4-year term, vote for 3), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Tristin Miller.

Jorel Davis is a business manager at Kool Toyota, per the Sentinel-Standard's 2022 candidate Q&A. He previously served on the Belding City Council, including as mayor pro tem, per the city's Good Neighbor Award page and The Daily News. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Jorel Davis.

Linda Curtis is a sitting Belding city council member, per the official roster.

Shelley Gladding is a sitting Belding city council member, per the official roster.

Timothy Lee is a sitting Ionia city councilmember, 1st Ward, per the official roster.

Thomas J. Millard is a sitting Ionia city councilmember, 2nd Ward, per the official roster.

Amanda Ondersma is listed as a member of the City of Ionia Zoning Board of Appeals with a term through 12/31/2026, per the city's 2025 Community Development and Planning Commission annual report. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Amanda Ondersma.

Mary Patrick is a sitting Ionia city councilmember, 3rd Ward, per the official roster.

Troy Waterman is a sitting Ionia city councilmember, 4th Ward, per the official roster.

Debra Winkler is a Clarksville village trustee, listed as Deb Winkler on the village council page, and serves on the council's Parks and Recreation Committee, per the village's December 2, 2024 minutes. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Debra Winkler.

Allen Sheldon is a Clarksville village trustee, per the village council page, and serves on the council's Parks and Recreation Committee, per the village's December 2, 2024 minutes. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Allen Sheldon.

Bonnie Main is a Clarksville village trustee, per the village council page, and is listed as the council's ex-officio member on the village's planning commission contacts page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Bonnie Main.

Brian Reser is a Clarksville village trustee, per the village council page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Brian Reser.

Miranda Bennett appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Village of Hubbardston Trustee (4-year term, vote for 2), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Miranda Bennett.

Michael Brighton is a Lake Odessa village trustee, per the village directory, which lists his term as expiring in 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Michael L. Brighton.

Roy Halfmann is a Lake Odessa village trustee, per the village council page, and was added to the Downtown Development Authority by council resolution in 2026, per village council action reported by Citizen Portal. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Roy Halfmann.

Susan Mesack serves on the Lake Odessa Planning Commission, per the village's March 23, 2026 planning commission packet, and is vice chair of the Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission, per the commission's member page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Susan Mesack.

Rob Young was listed as a Lake Odessa village trustee in village council packets from 2022 through 2024, and was among the nominees considered for a trustee vacancy in October 2025, per the village council's approved minutes. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Rob Young.

Neena Rush was appointed a Lake Odessa village trustee by the council in October 2025 to fill a vacancy, per the village council's approved minutes of October 20, 2025. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Neena Marie Rush.

Jennifer Spearling is a Lyons village trustee, president pro tem and office supervisor, per the village's board members page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jennifer Spearling.

Erin Randall is a Lyons village trustee, per the village's board members page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Erin Randall.

Bernard Russell is a Lyons village trustee, per the village's board members page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Bernard C. Russell.

Brent Piselli is a Muir village trustee, per the village council page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Brent Piselli.

Ron Vander Werff is a Muir village trustee, per the village council page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Ronald Vander Werff.

Derek Kacos is a Muir village trustee, per the village council page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Derek Kacos.

Chris Ogden is a Muir village trustee, per the village council page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Christopher Ogden.

Jacob Litchfield appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Village of Pewamo Trustee (4-year term, vote for 3), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jacob Litchfield.

Wendy Smith appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Village of Pewamo Trustee (4-year term, vote for 3), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Wendy Smith.

Dan Heckman is a Pewamo village trustee and mayor pro tem with a four-year term to November 2026, per the village staff page, and serves on the village planning commission, per the village's 2025 master plan. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Daniel Heckman.

Mark Talcott is a Saranac village trustee, per the village's website. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Mark K. Talcott.

Jaye Whorley is a Saranac village trustee, per the village's website, and has served as president pro tem, per the village's code of ordinances officials list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jaye Whorley.

Jamie Stephens is the Ionia Township supervisor, per the township's contact page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jamie Stephens.

Sandy Smiley is the Keene Township supervisor, per the township's officials page, which lists a term of 11/20/2024 to 11/20/2026. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Sandy Smiley.

William Pflugradt is a Keene Township trustee, per the township's officials page, which lists a term of 6/10/2025 to 11/20/2026. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for William Pflugradt.

Darren Nash appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Plains Township Supervisor (Partial Term Ending 11/30/2028), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Darren Nash.

Jeff Cody is the Orange Township supervisor, per the township's officials page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jeffrey J. Cody.

Dennis Cassel is an Orange Township trustee, per the township's officials page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Dennis J. Cassel.

Scott Rudlaff is the Orleans Township supervisor, per the township website. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Scott Rudlaff.

Allison M. Stuart is listed on Ionia County's official 2020 candidate list as a candidate for the Berlin Township School District No. 3 board, per see inline attribution. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Allison M. Stuart.

Maria D. Lucas appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Berlin Township School District No. 3 Board Member (6-year term, vote for 2), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Maria D. Lucas.

Phyllis J. Sayers appeared on the Ionia County candidate list for the Ionia Township School District No. 2 board in 2020, per the county clerk's published list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Phyllis J. Sayers.

Andrew Edwin Kauffman appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ionia Township School District No. 2 Board Member (6-year term, vote for 2), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Andrew Edwin Kauffman.

Jamie Gordon is executive director of human resources for Kentwood Public Schools and spent 23 years with Grand Rapids Public Schools, per Grand Rapids Community College's trustee page. She was appointed to the GRCC Board of Trustees in May 2026 for a term ending December 31, 2026, per the same page, and holds a bachelor's degree from Cornerstone University and a master's from Grand Valley State University. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jamie Gordon.

Dr. Brandy Lovelady Mitchell is deputy superintendent of Preschool-12 Learning and Leadership for Grand Rapids Public Schools, per Grand Rapids Community College's trustee page. She has served on the GRCC Board of Trustees since 2020, is a former school counselor and principal, and holds a doctorate in educational leadership from Eastern Michigan University, per the same page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Brandy Lovelady Mitchell.

Tim Russ is a community organizer and Michigan Education Association representative who has worked in local education advocacy in the Grand Rapids area, per the Ottawa News Network's 2026 candidate roundup. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Tim Russ.

Adriana Almanza has worked for 16 years in education, human resources, employee experience and community impact, 12 of them in K-12 and higher education, per the Ottawa News Network's 2026 candidate roundup. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Adriana Almanza.

LaShunda Thomas owns Empowerment Therapy Services LLC, where she offers counseling, and holds a bachelor's degree in public administration from Central Michigan University and a master's in social work from Spring Arbor University, per Lansing Community College's trustee page. A Lansing native, she has served on the LCC Board of Trustees since her 2020 election and as board secretary since January 2023, per the same page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for LaShunda Thomas.

Joshua Stump, of Greenville, is treasurer of the Montcalm Community College Board of Trustees, per the college's board page. He chaired the board's search committee that appointed a new trustee in 2025, per the college's news release. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Joshua Stump.

Robert Byram, of Greenville, is president and CEO of Sidney State Bank and has worked in banking since 2004, per Montcalm Community College's July 2025 news release. A lifelong Montcalm County resident and MCC graduate, he was appointed to the college's Board of Trustees in July 2025 through December 31, 2026, per the same release. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Robert J. Byram.