Ionia County, Michigan

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

2 candidates are tracked for Village of Saranac Trustee (4-year term, vote for 3) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mark K. Talcott and Jaye Whorley. Candidate information follows official Ionia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Two 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.

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

Mark K. Talcott

Nonpartisan

Biography

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

Nonpartisan

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

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

When is the Village of Saranac 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

Mark K. Talcott, full profile Jaye Whorley, full profile Official Michigan election office