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Kent County, Michigan

City of Grand Rapids City Commissioner, 1st Ward

2 candidates are tracked for City of Grand Rapids City Commissioner, 1st Ward on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lindsey Perez-Plescher and Steve Tibbe. Candidate information follows official Kent County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Nonpartisan, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate 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.

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Lindsey Perez-Plescher

Nonpartisan

Biography

Lindsey Perez-Plescher appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of Grand Rapids City Commissioner, 1st Ward, 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 Lindsey Perez-Plescher.

Steve Tibbe

Nonpartisan

Top priorities
  • Zoning reform for attainable housing
  • Grants and workforce programs for local businesses
  • Community based approaches to public safety

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Steve Tibbe was born and raised in Grand Rapids and is a candidate for city commissioner, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for City of Grand Rapids City Commissioner, 1st Ward in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for City of Grand Rapids City Commissioner, 1st Ward on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lindsey Perez-Plescher and Steve Tibbe. Candidate information follows official Kent County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the City of Grand Rapids City Commissioner, 1st Ward 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.

How do I see my exact Kent County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Kent County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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City of Grand Rapids City Commissioner, 3rd WardCity of Grand Rapids Library BoardCity of Rockford Council MemberSee all 42 Kent County races
Candidate profiles
Lindsey Perez-Plescher, full profileSteve Tibbe, full profileOfficial Michigan election office