Ionia County, Michigan

Ionia County Commissioner, District 3 (Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028)

One candidate is tracked for Ionia County Commissioner, District 3 (Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Robert W. Simpson. Candidate information follows official Ionia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Robert W. Simpson won the August 4, 2026 Republican primary over Tim Ross (per The Daily News and the Sentinel-Standard) and is the only name for this seat on the county clerk's November list. The seat, covering Keene Township and parts of Easton and Ionia townships, became vacant when longtime Commissioner Larry Tiejema resigned in February 2026, per The Daily News; the board did not fill it by appointment.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Robert W. Simpson

Republican

Top priorities

Responsible and conservative budgeting
Efficient road maintenance
Support for the Commission on Aging and long-term infrastructure goals, including potential jail improvements

Per the per The Daily News candidate profile.

Biography

Robert W. Simpson lives in Keene Township and operates Simpson Farm, a dairy and crop operation, per The Daily News. Per the same report he is vice president of the Caledonia Farmers Elevator board of directors and has served as treasurer and vice president of the Saranac Community School board.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Ionia County Commissioner, District 3 (Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028) in 2026?

When is the Ionia County Commissioner, District 3 (Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028) 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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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Ionia County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Robert W. Simpson, full profile Official Michigan election office