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Ionia County, Michigan

Village of Muir Trustee (4-year term, vote for 3)

3 candidates are tracked for Village of Muir Trustee (4-year term, vote for 3) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brent Piselli, Ronald Vander Werff and Derek Kacos. Candidate information follows official Ionia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Three names for three seats on the county clerk's list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

What this office does

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. Sitting officeholders on the ballot: Brent Piselli, Derek Kacos.

Michigan › Ionia County › Village of Muir Trustee (4-year term, vote for 3)

Brent Piselli

Nonpartisan Incumbent

Biography

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.

Ronald Vander Werff

Nonpartisan

Biography

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

Nonpartisan Incumbent

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Village of Muir Trustee (4-year term, vote for 3) in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for Village of Muir Trustee (4-year term, vote for 3) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brent Piselli, Ronald Vander Werff and Derek Kacos. Candidate information follows official Ionia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Village of Muir Trustee (4-year term, vote for 3) 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 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
Brent Piselli, full profileRonald Vander Werff, full profileDerek Kacos, full profileOfficial Michigan election office