One candidate is tracked for City of Walker Mayor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Elaina A. Huizenga-Chase. Candidate information follows official Kent County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Nonpartisan; one candidate is unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list.
Mayor. The mayor is the city's chief elected official. In a strong-mayor city the mayor runs the city government, prepares the budget and appoints department heads; in a council-manager city the mayor presides over the council and a hired manager runs operations. Which model applies depends on the city charter.
This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Elaina A. Huizenga-Chase currently serves as the 3rd Ward Commissioner on the Walker City Commission, appointed in May 2019, per City of Walker government. She previously served on the city's Planning Commission and is a graduate of Calvin Christian High School who studied civil engineering at Calvin College. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Who is running for City of Walker Mayor in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for City of Walker Mayor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Elaina A. Huizenga-Chase. Candidate information follows official Kent County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the City of Walker Mayor 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?
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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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