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Kent County, Michigan

Courtland Township Trustee, Partial Term Ending 12/1/2028

One candidate is tracked for Courtland Township Trustee, Partial Term Ending 12/1/2028 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matt Spaans. Candidate information follows official Kent County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Partisan partial-term seat; one candidate is unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list.

What this office does

Township officer. Townships are the local government for areas outside cities in about twenty states. The board or trustees adopt the township budget, maintain township roads and cemeteries, run fire protection and, in some states, assess property or administer relief. The clerk keeps the records and, in many townships, runs local elections.

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

Michigan › Kent County › Courtland Township Trustee, Partial Term Ending 12/1/2028

Matt Spaans

Republican

Biography

Matt Spaans appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Courtland Township Trustee, Partial Term Ending 12/1/2028, 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 Matt Spaans.

Next on your ballotGrattan Township Clerk, Partial Term Ending 12/1/2028

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Courtland Township Trustee, Partial Term Ending 12/1/2028 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Courtland Township Trustee, Partial Term Ending 12/1/2028 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matt Spaans. Candidate information follows official Kent County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Courtland Township Trustee, Partial Term Ending 12/1/2028 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.

How do I see my exact Kent County ballot?

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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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Candidate profiles
Matt Spaans, full profileOfficial Michigan election office